For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,057 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barnstable County, MA are Sturgis Charter Public School, Nauset Regional High School and Sandwich Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnstable County, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Barnstable County, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sturgis Charter Public School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barnstable County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Nauset Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Sandwich Middle High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Gr: 7-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Falmouth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
874 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Monomoy Regional High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Oak Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Mashpee Middle-high School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3600
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7630
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7630
Gr: 8-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Bourne High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Waterhouse Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Barnstable High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Gr: 8-12 | 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barnstable County, MA include Sturgis Charter Public School, Nauset Regional High School and Sandwich Middle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barnstable County?
11 public high schools are located in Barnstable County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barnstable County include: Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School vs. Barnstable High School, Barnstable High School vs. Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School, Mashpee Middle-high School vs. Falmouth High School
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