Ranks #78 of 335 Massachusetts high schools — top 24%.
Overall rank
#78
of 335 schools
Average SAT
1212+121 vs MA
MA average 1091
Graduation rate
97%
MA average 92%
Plan on college
87%+15 vs MA
MA average 72%
SAT is the average total score of test takers. Graduation is the four-year rate. College is the share of graduates who report plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college.
Marblehead is an affluent coastal town about 17 miles northeast of Boston, known for its historic harbor, sailing culture, and well-preserved colonial architecture. Founded in 1629, it served as a major fishing port and is often called the "Birthplace of the American Navy" for its maritime contributions during the Revolutionary War. The town's scenic waterfront and strong sense of community make it one of the North Shore's most desirable residential areas.
How it compares
What stands out
+Strongest area: SAT scores, in the top 13% statewide. The average SAT score is 1212, vs 1091 at the typical MA high school.
!Relative weak spot: ELA MCAS ranks in the top 43%, below its other categories.
↓Trend: ELA MCAS is down 32 points since 2023 (81% to 49%); statewide it fell 13 points.
↓Trend: Math MCAS is down 19 points since 2023 (78% to 59%); statewide it fell 6 points.
Where it stands among 335 Massachusetts high schools
Bottom of MATop of MA
Overall
Above averagetop 24% · #78
SAT
Above averagetop 13% · #42
ELA MCAS
Averagetop 43% · #139
Math MCAS
Above averagetop 26% · #83
AP results
Above averagetop 21% · #66
Graduation
Above averagetop 31% · #100
College plans
Above averagetop 26% · #85
The overall rank weighs SAT (30%), MCAS (25%), AP results (20%), and graduates' college plans (25%). Categories rank only the schools with data for them. How we rank
SAT
Average total score1212in 2025 · MA avg 1091
121 points above the MA avg
By section (out of 800)
Reading & writingBetter than average
This school
620
MA avg
556
MathBetter than average
This school
592
MA avg
535
232 students took the SAT.
"MA avg" is the average of the 335 high schools we rank. Only students who choose to take the SAT are counted.
MCAS (10th grade)
Share of 10th graders meeting or exceeding expectations. Statewide results dropped after 2024, when passing the MCAS stopped being a graduation requirement. There was no test in 2020.
English Language Arts49%in 2026 · state 45%
4 points above the state
Math59%in 2026 · state 44%
15 points above the state
Biologyhigh school science, 2026Better than average
This school
56%
State
38%
Detailed scores
Average scaled score, ELA · Math · Science (500+ = meeting expectations)501 · 505 · 501
Achievement percentile vs. MA schools (ELA · Math)64th · 77th
Student growth percentile, ELA · Math (50 = typical growth)26 · 32
Town figures are FY2026 averages for single-family homes from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Assessed values usually run below recent sale prices. "MA median" is the median of the state's 351 towns.
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