Bellingham Public Schools District sees 4.6% increase in graduation rates over 2022-23 school year

Bellingham Public Schools District had a 91.6% graduation rate during the 2022-23 school year, 4.6% higher than the previous school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

There were 120 students who graduated in the 2022-23 school year, compared to 127 the year before.

Bellingham Public Schools District, Carver Public Schools District, and North Attleborough Public Schools District had the 77th lowest graduation rate in the state.

Bellingham Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Norfolk County and has a main office in Bellingham.

In 2024, public schools in Massachusetts boasted a graduation rate of 90%, according to Public School Review.

However, younger students’ proficiency is still lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. NAEP results show that in 2022, less than 47% of the students were considered proficient in math and reading, with eighth-graders performing the worst, reaching only 35% proficiency in math.