For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 8,822 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barnstable County, MA are Sandwich Middle High School, Monomoy Regional High School and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnstable County, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Barnstable County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Route 137
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Monomoy Regional Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Gr: 5-7 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Lawrence
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lakeview Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Gr: 7-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Nauset Regional Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Route 28
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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%
Rank: #1010.
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 778-7979
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 778-7979
Gr: 6-7 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Bourne Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
77 Waterhouse Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0690
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0690
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Provincetown Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Winslow Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Barnstable Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
895 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Gr: 6-7 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barnstable County, MA include Sandwich Middle High School, Monomoy Regional High School and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barnstable County?
15 public middle schools are located in Barnstable County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Barnstable County include: Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School vs. Nauset Regional Middle School, Nauset Regional Middle School vs. Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School vs. Barnstable High School
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