Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River Student Demographics & Test Scores
A look at who attends Fall River Public Schools and how the district is performing, based on Massachusetts DESE data.
District Snapshot
~11,089Students (2025-26)
~19Schools
76.8%2025 Grad Rate
00950000DESE District Code
District Overview
| Total enrollment (2025-26) | ~11,089 |
| Main high school | B.M.C. Durfee High School (the Hilltoppers) |
| Grade span | PreK–12 |
Student Ethnicity
| White | ~40% |
| Hispanic / Latino | ~34% |
| Black / African American | ~15% |
| Two or more races | ~8% |
| Asian | ~3% |
Academic Performance & Context
| Graduation rate | 76.8% (2025), up from 66.4% (2024) |
| Dropout rate | ~5% |
| Profile: | An urban district serving a high share of high-needs students; see DESE for MCAS and accountability detail. |
Sources
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Fall River district profile (code 00950000), profiles.doe.mass.edu. Figures rounded; accurate as of summer 2026.