Rank
12
A
Hingham
5 schools · 1 high school · 4 elementary schools · Hingham
Hingham is a prosperous suburban community on the South Shore, approximately 25 miles south of Boston. With an average single-family assessed value exceeding $1.3 million and per capita income above $150,000, Hingham ranks among the state's wealthiest towns—a level of investment reflected in its schools, which rank #12 in the state overall. Hingham High School places #24 among Massachusetts high schools, and the district maintains a 97.9% graduation rate. The town, settled in 1633, is known for its historic harbor and strong maritime heritage, as well as its commitment to coastal conservation.
Avg MCAS ELA
74%
#21 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
67.2%
#44 of 326
Avg SAT
1,231
#32 of 290
Attendance
95.7%
#14 of 328
Graduation Rate
97.9%
#58 of 288
AP Pass Rate
97.6%
#2 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,837
#160 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$107,109
#42 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 72% | 66% | — | 511 | 289 |
| Grade 4 | 73% | 71% | — | 512 | 271 |
| Grade 5 | 81% | 81% | 86% | 516 | 299 |
| Grade 6 | 79% | 70% | — | 515 | 271 |
| Grade 7 | 76% | 69% | — | 512 | 271 |
| Grade 8 | 76% | 62% | 59% | 511 | 258 |
| Grade 10 | 80% | 67% | 71% | 515 | 248 |
| HS Science | — | — | 76% | 513 | 259 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 87.3%
Asian: 3%
Hispanic: 4.3%
Black: 1.6%
Multi-Race: 3.7%
Female: 49%Male: 50.8%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Hingham
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
24
A
Hingham High
SAT
1,231
ELA
81%
Math
68%
Grad
97.9%
24
A
Hingham High
1,231
81%
68%
97.6%
97.9%
Elementary Schools in Hingham
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
30
A
Plymouth River
ELA
81%
Math
74%
Attend.
96.2%
Class
19
30
A
Plymouth River
81%
74%
96.2%
19
43
A
East Elementary School
ELA
76%
Math
74%
Attend.
96%
Class
20
43
A
East Elementary School
76%
74%
96%
20
125
A-
Wm L Foster Elementary
ELA
66%
Math
63%
Attend.
95.5%
Class
21
125
A-
Wm L Foster Elementary
66%
63%
95.5%
21
67
B+
South Elementary
ELA
65%
Math
74%
Attend.
95.5%
Class
21
67
B+
South Elementary
65%
74%
95.5%
21
District Operations
Attendance
#14 of 328Attendance Rate95.7%
Avg Days Absent8
Chronically Absent (10%+)6.1%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#160 of 325In-District Per Pupil$20,479
Total Per Pupil$21,837
Total FTE Students3,739
Teacher Salaries
#42 of 325Average Salary$107,109
Teacher FTE Count308
Salary vs. Town Income0.7x(below town avg)
Teacher salary is only 0.7x the town's per capita income ($152,955). In this wealthy community, the average resident earns more than the average teacher. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#125 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners0.9%
Students w/ Disabilities17.4%
Total Students3,633
Staffing & Retention
#88 of 327Teacher Retention89.8%
Principal Retention75%
Total Teachers315
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Hingham
Avg Assessed Value
$1,367,055
#19 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$14,313
Income Per Capita
$152,955
#8 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#26
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 Rate1.05%
Tax as % of Income9.36%(low burden)
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
$123.7M+1.24% levy growth(typical)
Residential$103.2M
Commercial/Industrial$20.4M
Residential Share83.47%(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 3.7% (2.5% base + 1.24% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (83.47%) 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
$29.7M19.8% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $150.3M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 3,502(79.2%)
Charter: 10(0.2%)
Private: 859(19.4%)
Home School: 8(0.2%)
Total: 4,423