For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,087 students in Dudley, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Dudley, MA are Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley Elementary School and Dudley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dudley, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dudley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dudley, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 Dudley Oxford Road
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-6700
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 School Street
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-3351
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-3351
Gr: 2-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Dudley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Dudley-oxford Road
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-2224
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-2224
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
20 Mason Road
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-4312
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-4312
Gr: PK-1 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dudley, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dudley, MA include Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley Elementary School and Dudley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dudley?
4 public schools are located in Dudley.
What is the racial composition of students in Dudley?
Dudley public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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