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Massachusetts

Massachusetts spent $22,955 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #5 of 51, above the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$22,955
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#5/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
11.9:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
923,249
$21,193,592,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
8%
State
41%
Local
51%
Biggest districts in Massachusetts
  1. Boston 46,367 $36,906
  2. Worcester 24,707 $22,198
  3. Springfield 23,873 $26,729
  4. Lynn 15,556 $23,710
  5. Brockton 14,999 $24,465
  6. Lowell 14,228 $22,286

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.