For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,053 students in Dudley, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Dudley, MA are Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley Elementary School and Dudley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dudley, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dudley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dudley, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 Dudley Oxford Road
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-6700
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
Rank: #22.
Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 School Street
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-3351
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-3351
Grades: 2-4
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Dudley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Dudley-oxford Road
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-2224
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-2224
Grades: 5-8
| 552 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dudley, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Dudley, MA include Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley Elementary School and Dudley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dudley?
4 public schools are located in Dudley.
What is the racial composition of students in Dudley?
Dudley public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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