Schools · Massachusetts
Best School Counties in Massachusetts 2026
Ranked by graduation rates, per-pupil spending, and educational attainment.
Top 10 — Schools in Massachusetts
Score reflects schools only — not overall county quality.
All Massachusetts Counties — Schools Rankings
14 counties ranked by schools score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Schools Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnstable County, MA | 85.3 | 58 |
| 2 | Dukes County, MA | 83.7 | 61.3 |
| 3 | Middlesex County, MA | 83.7 | 50.7 |
| 4 | Hampshire County, MA | 83.1 | 49.4 |
| 5 | Norfolk County, MA | 77.7 | 51 |
| 6 | Plymouth County, MA | 77.7 | 48.7 |
| 7 | Worcester County, MA | 74.9 | 46.8 |
| 8 | Bristol County, MA | 72.7 | 45 |
| 9 | Berkshire County, MA | 69.3 | 44.1 |
| 10 | Nantucket County, MA | 66.5 | 55.7 |
| 11 | Essex County, MA | 66 | 48.3 |
| 12 | Hampden County, MA | 57.4 | 32.8 |
| 13 | Franklin County, MA | 52.3 | 46.2 |
| 14 | Suffolk County, MA | 51 | 43 |