How to Find Massachusetts' Best School District Value for YOUR Budget

Sharon ($613K) offers best absolute value with 82.8% college rate and diversity. Acton-Boxborough ($750K) posts highest SAT scores (1343) beating Dover-Sherborn. Hopkinton ($700K) ranks #1 statewide while costing less than prestige districts.

Families choosing school districts by budget tier who want outcomes data, not prestige rankings.

• •$600K-750K tier: Sharon wins on value ($613K) with 82.8% college, commuter rail, most diverse
• •$750K-850K tier: Acton-Boxborough highest SAT (1343), beats Dover-Sherborn by 38 points
• •Hopkinton: #1 MA ranking, 84.9% college rate, costs less than Lexington/Wellesley/Weston
• •Avoid metrics: MCAS proficiency (demographics), U.S. News (income-correlated), Niche grades (spending)
• •Focus metrics: College matriculation >80%, AP pass >90%, graduation >95%, cost efficiency