How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Taunton | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Taunton, Massachusetts | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 8,005 | 24,707 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 46 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Taunton | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,503 | $20,642 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.0% | 16.4% |
| State Revenue | 50.0% | 70.1% |
| Local Revenue | 40.0% | 13.5% |
Taunton
Federal State Local
Worcester
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Taunton | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.2% | 25.3% |
| African American | 25.5% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% | 46.1% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Taunton | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 110 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 187.3:1 | 259.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.1% | 28.1% |
School Types
Taunton
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Worcester
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.