For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 412 students in Ayer, MA.
The top-ranked public high school in Ayer, MA is Ayer Shirley Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ayer, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Ayer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Ayer, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ayer Shirley Regional 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 30% 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 Ayer, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Ayer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
141 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 32%
115 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ayer, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ayer, MA include Ayer Shirley Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ayer?
1 public high schools are located in Ayer.
What is the racial composition of students in Ayer?
Ayer public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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