Rank
19
A
Duxbury
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Duxbury
Duxbury is a suburban town located approximately 30 miles south of Boston on the South Shore. With an average single-family assessed value exceeding $1.3 million and per capita income of nearly $121,000, Duxbury is among the wealthier communities in Massachusetts, and the district reflects this investment across strong academics and resources. Ranked #19 statewide among all districts, Duxbury High School achieves a 98.7% graduation rate and ranks #32 among Massachusetts high schools. The town has deep historical roots, having been settled in 1637 and later becoming known as a center of shipbuilding and maritime trade during the colonial era.
Avg MCAS ELA
74%
#23 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
80%
#7 of 326
Avg SAT
1,185
#54 of 290
Attendance
95.4%
#50 of 328
Graduation Rate
98.7%
#29 of 288
AP Pass Rate
79.2%
#97 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,034
#186 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$96,993
#108 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 64% | 70% | — | 508 | 198 |
| Grade 4 | 66% | 72% | — | 509 | 225 |
| Grade 5 | 66% | 69% | 74% | 509 | 198 |
| Grade 6 | 69% | 47% | — | 506 | 196 |
| Grade 7 | 61% | 57% | — | 504 | 202 |
| Grade 8 | 72% | 54% | 57% | 507 | 204 |
| Grade 10 | 85% | 90% | 77% | 518 | 175 |
| HS Science | — | — | 62% | 507 | 200 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 90.8%
Asian: 1.1%
Hispanic: 3.5%
Black: 0.6%
Multi-Race: 3.8%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Female: 48.7%Male: 51.3%
High Schools in Duxbury
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
32
A-
Duxbury High
SAT
1,185
ELA
84%
Math
90%
Grad
98.7%
32
A-
Duxbury High
1,185
84%
90%
79.2%
98.7%
Elementary Schools in Duxbury
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
124
A-
Alden School
ELA
64%
Math
70%
Attend.
95.2%
Class
20
124
A-
Alden School
64%
70%
95.2%
20
District Operations
Attendance
#50 of 328Attendance Rate95.4%
Avg Days Absent8
Chronically Absent (10%+)6.6%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#186 of 325In-District Per Pupil$20,115
Total Per Pupil$21,034
Total FTE Students2,786
Teacher Salaries
#108 of 325Average Salary$96,993
Teacher FTE Count231
Salary vs. Town Income0.8x(below town avg)
Teacher salary is only 0.8x the town's per capita income ($120,968). In this wealthy community, the average resident earns more than the average teacher. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#217 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners0.3%
Students w/ Disabilities16.4%
Total Students2,709
Staffing & Retention
#90 of 327Teacher Retention89.8%
Principal Retention75%
Total Teachers244
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Duxbury
Avg Assessed Value
$1,301,503
#21 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$12,963
Income Per Capita
$120,968
#15 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#37
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1%
Tax as % of Income10.72%(below avg)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$57.4M+0.86% levy growth(typical)
Residential$48.3M
Commercial/Industrial$9.1M
Residential Share84.17%(mostly homes)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.4% (2.5% base + 0.86% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (84.17%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$5.5M5.6% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $97.6M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 2,639(92.7%)
Vocational: 2(0.1%)
Charter: 12(0.4%)
Private: 158(5.6%)
Home School: 15(0.5%)
Total: 2,846