Braintree, Massachusetts
Braintree Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of a high-performing South Shore district. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
District Overview
| District | Braintree Public Schools |
| Enrollment (2025-26) | 5,058 |
| Schools | 9 |
| High school | Braintree High School |
Student Population
Braintree’s students reflect a town that has grown more diverse over a generation. Roughly one in fourteen is an English learner, and close to half are classified by the state as high needs. For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| English learners | 7.0% |
| High needs | 47.0% |
| Per-pupil spending (FY2024) | $19,549 |
Academic Performance & Context
Braintree’s four-year graduation rate was about 95.5% for the most recent reported cohort, well above the state average. MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data are published and updated each year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE, Braintree Public Schools Student Profile (code 00400000). Accessed 2026.