C
Below Average
56/100

Taunton High

📚 08 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 50 Williams Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 38% · Math 34% proficient · 25th percentile in Massachusetts
Graduation
B+
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
2,690
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%25/100reading 24th percentile, math 26th percentile among Massachusetts high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%73/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (−15 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−15 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+9 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White44%40%reading -23 pts, math -23 pts13th percentile (list)
Black22%22%reading -19 pts, math -15 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading -11 pts, math -13 pts28th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%25%reading -26 pts, math -28 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income25%21%reading -13 pts, math -13 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 50 Williams Street
City Taunton
ZIP Code 02780
District 2511520
NCES School ID 251152001915
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02780

Understanding the community around Taunton High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,948
Per Capita Income $35,765
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 84.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $352,600
Median Rent $1,170
Owner-Occupied 58.6%
Renter-Occupied 41.4%
View full data for ZIP 02780 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Taunton High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.0%
Black 23.8%
Hispanic/Latino 14.1%
Two or More Races 5.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,690
Teachers (FTE) 168.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Taunton High?
Taunton High has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Taunton High?
Taunton High has 2,690 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Taunton High serve?
Taunton High serves grades 08 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Taunton High receive per student?
Taunton High receives $25,188 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Taunton High in 02780 ▼
Avg Home Value
$524,901
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,133
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
41.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026