For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,152 students in 02780, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in 02780, MA are Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical, Taunton Alternative High School and Taunton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 02780 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 02780, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 02780 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02780, MA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 Hart Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Taunton Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Gr: 10-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Taunton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Gr: 8-12 | 2,690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
02780, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36 Second St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
66 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Gr: K | 90 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 02780, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in 02780, MA include Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical, Taunton Alternative High School and Taunton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 02780?
4 public high schools are located in 02780.
What is the racial composition of students in 02780?
02780 public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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