Stoughton, Massachusetts
Stoughton Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of one district that educates 3,551 students. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
Sources: Massachusetts DESE, school and district profiles.
High needs is a state count, not a score. It includes every student who is from a low income household, learning English, or receiving special education services, and counts each one only once. The median across all 396 Massachusetts districts is 46.7 percent.
District Overview
| District | Stoughton Public Schools |
| Enrollment | 3,551 |
| Schools | 8 |
| High school | Stoughton High School |
Student Population
For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| High needs | 56.9% |
| Low income | 41.9% |
| English learners | 11.7% |
| First language not English | 22.2% |
| Students with disabilities | 21.5% |
| Per-pupil spending (in-district) | $19,112.72 |
Academic Performance & Context
Stoughton’s four-year graduation rate is about 88.6%. 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, Stoughton Public Schools Student Profile (code 02850000). Accessed 2026.