For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public middle schools serving 25,444 students in Bristol County, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bristol County, MA are Easton Middle School, Dartmouth Middle School and Harold L Qualters Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bristol County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Easton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
98 Columbus Avenue
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3222
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3222
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #22.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
366 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 997-9333
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 997-9333
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Harold L Qualters Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 East Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 261-7530
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 261-7530
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Newman Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 761-7570
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 761-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Berkley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 North Main Street
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 884-9434
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 884-9434
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
North Attleborough Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
564 Landry Avenue
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 643-2130
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 643-2130
Grades: 6-8
| 964 students
Rank: #77.
Dighton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250r Somerset Avenue
Dighton, MA 02715
(508) 669-4200
Dighton, MA 02715
(508) 669-4200
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
Albert F Ford Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 Middle Road
Acushnet, MA 02743
(508) 998-0265
Acushnet, MA 02743
(508) 998-0265
Grades: 5-8
| 420 students
Rank: #99.
Attleboro Community Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blue Pride Way
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5150
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5150
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Brown Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 761-7551
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 761-7551
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1111.
Westport Middle-high School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Old County Road
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 636-1050
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 636-1050
Grades: 5-12
| 880 students
Rank: #1212.
Joseph Case Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Main Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-0116
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-0116
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #1313.
Wamsutta Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Locust Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 223-1540
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 223-1540
Grades: 5-8
| 580 students
Rank: #1414.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 School Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4063
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4063
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #1515.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Brayton Avenue
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3140
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #1616.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0140
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0140
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #1717.
Whaling City Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #1818.
Dorothy L Beckwith
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330r Winthrop Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5080
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5080
Grades: 5-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1919.
Raynham Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Titicut Rd
Raynham, MA 02767
(508) 977-0504
Raynham, MA 02767
(508) 977-0504
Grades: 5-8
| 746 students
Rank: #2020.
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Rathbun Willard Drive
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-6260
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-6260
Grades: 5-8
| 613 students
Rank: #2121.
Benjamin Friedman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Grades: 5-7
| 692 students
Rank: #2222.
Taunton High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Grades: 8-12
| 2,690 students
Rank: #2323.
Alma Del Mar Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827
Grades: K-8
| 1,041 students
Rank: #2424.
Atlantis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
991 Jefferson St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 646-6410
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 646-6410
Grades: K-12
| 1,257 students
Rank: #2525.
Global Learning Charter 九游体育
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Nye St.
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
Grades: 5-12
| 502 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
John F Parker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Grades: 5-7
| 510 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Matthew J Kuss Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 Globe Mills Avenue
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8335
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8335
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #2828.
Joseph H Martin
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Caswell Street
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1250
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1250
Grades: 5-7
| 648 students
Rank: #2929.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
119 Frederick Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #3030.
Normandin Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Felton St
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,038 students
Rank: #3131.
Morton Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8340
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #3232.
Keith Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Rank: #3333.
John J Doran
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fountain Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Grades: 7-12
| 184 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Stone Pk-12 School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
276 Maple St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Grades: 1-12
| 62 students
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Bristol County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acese Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
803 Bedford Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-4730
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-4730
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
290 Allen Avenue
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 643-2165
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 643-2165
Grades: K-4
| 199 students
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
425 Brayton Avenue
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8320
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8320
Grades: K-5
| 170 students
388 Depot Street
South Easton, MA 02375
(508) 230-3233
South Easton, MA 02375
(508) 230-3233
Grades: K-2
| 215 students
117 Hood Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8235
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8235
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
City On A Hill Charter 九游体育 New Bedford (Closed 2023)
Charter School
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1975 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8220
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8220
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
112 Flint Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8215
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8215
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
36 Second St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Grades: K-4
| 128 students
101 Lothrop Street
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3205
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3205
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
Fall River Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 Oak Grove Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-0809
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-0809
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Fall River Alternative Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2585 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-4650
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Grades: 12
| 1 students
160 Osborn Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8275
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8275
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
286 Sprague Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8315
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8315
Grades: K-6
| 152 students
128 Hartwell Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8360
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8360
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
726 Hicks Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8280
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8280
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
40 Clarkson Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8285
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8285
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
1151 Robeson Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8255
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8255
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
330 Oak Grove Avenue
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8245
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8245
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
28 Clifford St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1390 Tucker Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-3146
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-3146
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
120 Katherine Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
152 Orswell Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8295
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8295
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
The Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
25 June Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8473
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8473
Grades: PK-2
| 27 students
439 Pine Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8306
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8306
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
360 Washington Street
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3235
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3235
Grades: PK-2
| 218 students
45 Morgan Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8260
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8260
Grades: K-5
| 146 students
2 North Street
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 761-7565
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 761-7565
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
347 Main Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4055
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4055
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bristol County, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bristol County, MA include Easton Middle School, Dartmouth Middle School and Harold L Qualters Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bristol County?
40 public middle schools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bristol County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bristol County include: Talbot Innovation School vs. Morton Middle School, Matthew J Kuss Middle School vs. Morton Middle School, Berkley Middle School vs. Somerset Middle School
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