For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 516 students in Amesbury, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Amesbury, MA are Amesbury High School and Amesbury Innovation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amesbury, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Amesbury have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Amesbury, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amesbury High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amesbury, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amesbury High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Highland Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4800
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Amesbury Innovation High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Amesbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amesbury, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Amesbury, MA include Amesbury High School and Amesbury Innovation High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amesbury?
2 public high schools are located in Amesbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Amesbury?
Amesbury public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Amesbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Amesbury include: Amesbury Innovation High School vs. Amesbury High School, Amesbury High School vs. Amesbury Innovation High School
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