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Silver Lake Regional High School vs. Plymouth South High School

Should you attend Silver Lake Regional High School or Plymouth South High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Silver Lake Regional High School
260 Pembroke Street
Kingston, MA 02364
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Plymouth South High School
490 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Silver Lake Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Plymouth South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,026 students in grades 9-12, Silver Lake Regional High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,003 students in grades 9-12, Plymouth South High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,026 students
1,003 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Silver Lake Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plymouth South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Silver Lake Regional High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plymouth South High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
103 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Silver Lake Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plymouth South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Silver Lake School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth South High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plymouth School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#438 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#538 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Silver Lake Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plymouth South High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in MA)
44%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Lake Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Silver Lake School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plymouth South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Lake Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Silver Lake School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plymouth South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 20% in MA)
97%
(Top 10% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Silver Lake Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Silver Lake School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Plymouth South High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Plymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Silver Lake Regional High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plymouth South High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
254
246
Grade 10 Students
265
258
Grade 11 Students
261
246
Grade 12 Students
235
253
Ungraded Students
11
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Silver Lake Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Silver Lake School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plymouth South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Silver Lake Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Silver Lake School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plymouth South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Silver Lake Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Silver Lake School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plymouth South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
90%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Silver Lake Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Silver Lake School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plymouth South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Silver Lake Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Silver Lake School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plymouth South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Silver Lake Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Silver Lake School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plymouth South High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plymouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Silver Lake Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Silver Lake School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plymouth South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plymouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Silver Lake Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Silver Lake School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plymouth South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plymouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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