Woburn

Woburn, Massachusetts — 10 schools

4,353
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$26,127
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Woburn operates 10 public schools serving 4,353 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,520 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Middlesex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,127 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 70.9% local, 21.3% state, and 7.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $131,130 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #228 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (20 AP courses district-wide), a 258.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.3% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% African American across the district's schools.

Woburn High accounts for 27.9% of all Woburn student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Woburn-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Woburn school enrollment varies 6.0× across entities

Woburn school enrollment ranges from 209 students (lowest) to 1,259 students (highest), a spread of 1,050 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Woburn student-counselor ratio is 259:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Woburn is typically wider than the Woburn-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Woburn chronic absenteeism rate is 21.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Woburn is typically wider than the Woburn-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.7%
Federal
21.3%
State
70.9%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
228 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Middlesex County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$131,130
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Woburn.

White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 9.5%
Asian 7.1%
Multiracial 4.1%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
20 AP courses total
258.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Woburn

School Enrollment
Woburn High
1,259
John F Kennedy Middle School
521
Daniel L Joyce Middle School
455
Clyde Reeves
451
Hurld-Wyman Elementary School
418
Goodyear Elementary School
352
Malcolm White
323
Shamrock
284
Mary D Altavesta
248
Linscott-Rumford
209

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Woburn?

Woburn has 10 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 2 other, 5 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,353 students.

How much does Woburn spend per student?

Woburn spends $26,127 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #228 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Woburn?

The average teacher salary in Woburn is $131,130 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Woburn?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Middlesex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Woburn?

Woburn students are 58.3% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% African American, 7.1% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Woburn?

Woburn has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #228 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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