Rank

A-

Lincoln-Sudbury

7 schools · 1 high school · 6 elementary schools · Lincoln, Sudbury · Regional District

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District serves the affluent suburban towns of Lincoln and Sudbury, located approximately 20 miles west of Boston. Lincoln, in particular, is among the wealthiest communities in Massachusetts, with an average single-family assessed value exceeding $1.6 million, while Sudbury is also a prosperous residential town. The district ranks #38 statewide and operates a standout high school, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High, which is ranked #16 in the state and reports a 97.4% graduation rate. Both towns have deep historical roots in the American Revolution and early Massachusetts settlement, contributing to the region's character as an established, well-resourced suburban community.

Avg MCAS ELA

65.3%

#53 of 326

Avg MCAS Math

66.1%

#47 of 326

Avg SAT

1,292

#10 of 290

Attendance

95.8%

#35 of 328

Graduation Rate

97.4%

#76 of 288

AP Pass Rate

97.7%

#1 of 278

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,504

#35 of 325

Avg Teacher Salary

$116,612

#16 of 325

MCAS Performance by Grade

Grade	ELA M+E%	Math M+E%	Sci M+E%	Avg Score	Students
Grade 3	67%	70%	—	510	276
Grade 4	71%	72%	—	511	251
Grade 5	70%	69%	79%	511	318
Grade 6	68%	74%	—	512	280
Grade 7	68%	76%	—	511	275
Grade 8	80%	77%	67%	517	265
Grade 10	76%	78%	70%	516	335
HS Science	—	—	70%	510	331

Showing 2025 data

Student Demographics

White: 68.7%

Asian: 10.3%

Hispanic: 7.7%

Black: 5%

Multi-Race: 8%

Am. Indian: 0.1%

Pac. Islander: 0.2%

Female: 47.2%Male: 52.4%Non-binary: 0.4%

High Schools in Lincoln-Sudbury

Rank

Grade

School

SAT

MCAS ELA

MCAS Math

Grad

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High

Elementary Schools in Lincoln-Sudbury

Rank

Grade

School

MCAS ELA

MCAS Math

Attend.

Class Size

General John Nixon Elementary

General John Nixon Elementary

District Operations

Attendance

#35 of 328

Attendance Rate95.8%

Avg Days Absent8

Chronically Absent (10%+)6.8%

Chronically Absent (20%+)1.8%

Per-Pupil Expenditure

#35 of 325

In-District Per Pupil$24,183

Total Per Pupil$28,504

Total FTE Students1,495

Teacher Salaries

#16 of 325

Average Salary$116,612

Teacher FTE Count129

Salary vs. Town Income0.8x(below town avg)

Teacher salary is only 0.8x the town's per capita income ($152,776). In this wealthy community, the average resident earns more than the average teacher. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.

Class Size & Populations

#181 of 327

Avg Class Size18

English Learners0.2%

Students w/ Disabilities22.2%

Total Students1,448

Staffing & Retention

#20 of 327

Teacher Retention93.1%

Principal Retention100%

Total Teachers145

Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025

Town Data

Lincoln

Avg Assessed Value

$1,684,669

#17 of 235

Avg Tax Bill

$20,738

Income Per Capita

$177,693

#9 of 235

Tax Bill Rank

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 Rate1.23%

Tax as % of Income11.67%(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

$13.0M+0.56% levy growth(low)

Residential$9.6M

Commercial/Industrial$3.4M

Residential Share65.16%(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 3.1% (2.5% base + 0.56% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (65.16%) 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

$11.7M21.4% of operating budget

Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $54.3M.

Where Children Attend School

Local Public: 417(62.7%)

Regional: 164(24.7%)

Charter: 1(0.2%)

Private: 71(10.7%)

Home School: 8(1.2%)

Total: 665

Sudbury

Avg Assessed Value

$1,165,018

#17 of 235

Avg Tax Bill

$16,625

Income Per Capita

$127,858

#9 of 235

Tax Bill Rank

#16

of 341 towns

Tax & Bond Details

Residential Tax Rate1.43%

Tax as % of Income13%(typical)

Bond RatingAAA(highest)

New Growth

$81.6M+1.54% levy growth(strong)

Residential$15.1M

Commercial/Industrial$66.5M

Residential Share13.66%(diverse)

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 4.0% (2.5% base + 1.54% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (13.66%) 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

$9.4M7.5% of operating budget

Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $125.7M.

Where Children Attend School

Local Public: 2,485(63.9%)

Regional: 1,151(29.6%)

Vocational: 5(0.1%)

Charter: 6(0.2%)

Private: 182(4.7%)

Home School: 24(0.6%)

Total: 3,886