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Best Bristol County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 40 public middle schools serving 25,444 students in Bristol County, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol County, MA are Easton Middle School, Harold L Qualters Middle School and Dartmouth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bristol County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Easton Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
98 Columbus Avenue
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3222
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Harold L Qualters Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 East Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 261-7530
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
366 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 997-9333
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 Newman Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 761-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Dighton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250r Somerset Avenue
Dighton, MA 02715
(508) 669-4200
Gr: 5-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Berkley Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21 North Main Street
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 884-9434
Gr: 5-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
North Attleborough Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
564 Landry Avenue
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 643-2130
Gr: 6-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Albert F Ford Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
708 Middle Road
Acushnet, MA 02743
(508) 998-0265
Gr: 5-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1141 Brayton Avenue
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Joseph Case Jr High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Main Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-0116
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Attleboro Community Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Blue Pride Way
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5150
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Brown Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 761-7551
Gr: 5-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 School Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4063
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Westport Middle-high School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Old County Road
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 636-1050
Gr: 5-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Wamsutta Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Locust Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 223-1540
Gr: 5-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Dorothy L Beckwith
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
330r Winthrop Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5080
Gr: 5-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Whaling City Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0140
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Raynham Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Titicut Rd
Raynham, MA 02767
(508) 977-0504
Gr: 5-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2020.
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Rathbun Willard Drive
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-6260
Gr: 5-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Benjamin Friedman Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Gr: 5-7 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
Alma Del Mar Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827
Gr: K-8 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Atlantis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
991 Jefferson St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 646-6410
Gr: K-12 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2424.
Global Learning Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Nye St.
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
Gr: 5-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Taunton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Gr: 8-12 | 2,877 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2626.
Joseph H Martin
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Caswell Street
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1250
Gr: 5-7 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
John J Doran
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fountain Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Gr: PK-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2828.
John F Parker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Gr: 5-7 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2929.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Frederick Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
Keith Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 6-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3131.
Matthew J Kuss Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Globe Mills Avenue
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8335
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3232.
Morton Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8340
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
Normandin Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
81 Felton St
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3434.
Stone Pk-12 School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8405
Gr: 2-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3535.
Henry Lord Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Amity Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8208
Gr: K-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol County, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol County, MA include Easton Middle School, Harold L Qualters Middle School and Dartmouth Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bristol County?
40 public middle schools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bristol County are often viewed compared to one another?

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