#228 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts
#8922 of 16,910 nationally
About Palmer High
Palmer High is a public high located in Palmer, in the Palmer school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 416 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 228th of 300 ranked high schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 416.
There are 2 schools in Palmer; Palmer High ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Palmer High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palmer High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Old Mill Pond
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
677 students · 198 m away
Monson High School
Monson · Public high · Grades 7–12
280 students · 7.9 km away
Quarry Hill Community School
Monson · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
120 students · 8.1 km away
Granite Valley School
Monson · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
400 students · 8.4 km away
Ware Junior/Senior High School
Ware · Public high · Grades 7–12
425 students · 9.5 km away
Warren Elementary
West Warren · Public elementary · Grades K–6
305 students · 9.6 km away
Ware Middle School
Ware · Public middle · Grades 4–6
261 students · 9.7 km away
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
Ware · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
396 students · 9.9 km away
Paul R Baird Middle
Ludlow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students · 10 km away
Jabish Middle School
Belchertown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
343 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Ayer · Public high · Grades 9–12
417 students
Athol High
Athol · Public high · Grades 9–12
417 students
Southbridge High School
Southbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
419 students
Snowden International High School
Boston · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
Avon Middle High School
Avon · Public high · Grades 6–12
409 students
Bartlett High School
Webster · Public high · Grades 9–12
408 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palmer High a good school?
Palmer High has a Success Index (US) of 48.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #228 of 300 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palmer High rank in Massachusetts?
Palmer High ranks #228 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts and #8922 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmer High?
Palmer High had 416 students in 2025.
Is Palmer High a elementary school or a high school?
Palmer High is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmer High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmer High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.