Rank
18
A
Sharon
4 schools · 1 high school · 3 elementary schools · Sharon
Sharon is a suburban town located about 25 miles southwest of Boston, in the region between Providence and the metropolitan Boston area. With an average single-family assessed value of approximately $837,000 and per capita income of $88,555, Sharon is a relatively affluent community. The district ranks #18 statewide and maintains a 97% graduation rate, with Sharon High School ranked #25 among Massachusetts high schools. The town has a strong commitment to education, reflected in both student achievement and investment in its three elementary schools and single high school.
Avg MCAS ELA
73%
#27 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
69%
#32 of 326
Avg SAT
1,301
#6 of 290
Attendance
95.2%
#49 of 328
Graduation Rate
97%
#84 of 288
AP Pass Rate
92.6%
#23 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,959
#156 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$102,426
#69 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 70% | 67% | — | 510 | 227 |
| Grade 4 | 67% | 73% | — | 512 | 250 |
| Grade 5 | 68% | 72% | 72% | 512 | 279 |
| Grade 6 | 64% | 66% | — | 509 | 284 |
| Grade 7 | 59% | 69% | — | 508 | 249 |
| Grade 8 | 76% | 63% | 72% | 511 | 264 |
| Grade 10 | 80% | 77% | 82% | 521 | 291 |
| HS Science | — | — | — | — | — |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 48.6%
Asian: 29.5%
Hispanic: 7.5%
Black: 5.7%
Multi-Race: 8.6%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Female: 48.3%Male: 51.3%Non-binary: 0.4%
High Schools in Sharon
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
25
A
Sharon High
SAT
1,301
ELA
81%
Math
77%
Grad
97%
25
A
Sharon High
1,301
81%
77%
92.6%
97%
Elementary Schools in Sharon
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
56
A
Heights Elementary
ELA
72%
Math
78%
Attend.
95.4%
Class
21
56
A
Heights Elementary
72%
78%
95.4%
21
114
A-
East Elementary
ELA
69%
Math
65%
Attend.
95%
Class
19
114
A-
East Elementary
69%
65%
95%
19
177
B+
Cottage Street
ELA
70%
Math
56%
Attend.
95.3%
Class
20
177
B+
Cottage Street
70%
56%
95.3%
20
District Operations
Attendance
#49 of 328Attendance Rate95.2%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)9.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.7%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#156 of 325In-District Per Pupil$20,541
Total Per Pupil$21,959
Total FTE Students3,649
Teacher Salaries
#69 of 325Average Salary$102,426
Teacher FTE Count274
Salary vs. Town Income1.2x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.2x the town's per capita income ($88,555). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#182 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners3.7%
Students w/ Disabilities16.8%
Total Students3,476
Staffing & Retention
#89 of 327Teacher Retention89.8%
Principal Retention71.4%
Total Teachers274
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Sharon
Avg Assessed Value
$836,893
#58 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$14,353
Income Per Capita
$88,555
#33 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#25
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 Rate1.72%
Tax as % of Income16.21%(above avg)
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
$57.7M+1.25% levy growth(typical)
Residential$17.9M
Commercial/Industrial$39.9M
Residential Share30.97%(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 3.8% (2.5% base + 1.25% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (30.97%) 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
$12.1M10.8% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $111.2M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 3,424(90.0%)
Vocational: 18(0.5%)
Charter: 10(0.3%)
Private: 294(7.7%)
Home School: 27(0.7%)
Total: 3,804