Rank
203
C+
Granby
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Granby
Granby is a small public school district in central Massachusetts, approximately 15 miles northeast of Springfield. The town maintains a single elementary school and combined junior-senior high school, serving a tight-knit community of modest size. With a 98.0% graduation rate, Granby demonstrates strong student outcomes despite moderate per-pupil resources. The district reflects the character of its town—a rural area with stable housing values and accessible tax rates for residents.
Avg MCAS ELA
33%
#263 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
33%
#241 of 326
Avg SAT
1,106
#164 of 290
Attendance
95.3%
#33 of 328
Graduation Rate
98%
#57 of 288
AP Pass Rate
56.9%
#212 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,616
#242 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$70,777
#304 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 36% | 37% | — | 493 | 59 |
| Grade 4 | 32% | 41% | — | 494 | 59 |
| Grade 5 | 27% | 41% | 52% | 493 | 56 |
| Grade 6 | 43% | 34% | — | 491 | 58 |
| Grade 7 | 35% | 26% | — | 487 | 63 |
| Grade 8 | 16% | 10% | 22% | 479 | 51 |
| Grade 10 | 30% | 28% | 33% | 491 | 40 |
| HS Science | — | — | 22% | 483 | 45 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 81.5%
Asian: 3.5%
Hispanic: 10.7%
Black: 0.6%
Multi-Race: 3.5%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Female: 49.1%Male: 50.9%
High Schools in Granby
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
218
C+
Granby Jr Sr High School
SAT
1,106
ELA
30%
Math
28%
Grad
98%
218
C+
Granby Jr Sr High School
1,106
30%
28%
56.9%
98%
Elementary Schools in Granby
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
472
B-
East Meadow
ELA
36%
Math
38%
Attend.
95.4%
Class
18
472
B-
East Meadow
36%
38%
95.4%
18
District Operations
Attendance
#33 of 328Attendance Rate95.3%
Avg Days Absent8
Chronically Absent (10%+)10%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2.6%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#242 of 325In-District Per Pupil$18,825
Total Per Pupil$19,616
Total FTE Students781
Teacher Salaries
#304 of 325Average Salary$70,777
Teacher FTE Count58
Salary vs. Town Income1.7x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.7x the town's per capita income ($42,392). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#56 of 327Avg Class Size15
English Learners4.1%
Students w/ Disabilities24.4%
Total Students665
Staffing & Retention
#126 of 327Teacher Retention88.7%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers62
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Granby
Avg Assessed Value
$429,724
#190 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,381
Income Per Capita
$42,392
#161 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#199
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 Rate1.49%
Tax as % of Income15.05%(typical)
Bond RatingAA(very good)
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
$13.3M+1.34% levy growth(typical)
Residential$9.5M
Commercial/Industrial$3.9M
Residential Share70.86%(typical)
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 3.8% (2.5% base + 1.34% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (70.86%) 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.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 544(76.0%)
Vocational: 23(3.2%)
Charter: 24(3.4%)
Private: 48(6.7%)
Home School: 33(4.6%)
Total: 716