At a glance
Reported students
1,001
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
98.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
511
Plymouth South High: 1,001 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,047
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Plymouth South High
Plymouth South High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Plymouth. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Plymouth. NCES reports 1,001 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 23.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Plymouth South High
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 98.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 23.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.1%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
26 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Plymouth
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Plymouth North High
High · Grades 09–12
1,169 reported students
Plymouth Commun Intermediate
Middle · Grades 06–08
920 reported students
South Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
614 reported students
Plymouth South Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
601 reported students
Indian Brook
Elementary · Grades KG–05
520 reported students
Nathaniel Morton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
511 reported students
Public schools near Plymouth South High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth South Middle Middle · Plymouth | 06–08 | 601 | 0.3 mi |
| Plymouth North High High · Plymouth | 09–12 | 1,169 | 4.6 mi |
| Rising Tide Charter Public School High · Charter · Rising Tide Charter Public (District) | 05–12 | 617 | 6.6 mi |
| Map Academy Charter School High · Charter · Map Academy Charter School (District) | 09–12 | 301 | 6.7 mi |
| Carver Middle/High School High · Carver | 06–12 | 688 | 7.2 mi |
| Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical High · Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical | 09–12 | 838 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth South High
What grades does Plymouth South High serve?
Plymouth South High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Plymouth.
How many students attend Plymouth South High?
Plymouth South High reported 1,001 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,047 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Plymouth South High?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 1,001 students and 98.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Plymouth South High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Plymouth South High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plymouth attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Plymouth South High in?
Plymouth South High is part of Plymouth, based in Plymouth, MA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Plymouth South High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Plymouth South Middle (0.3 mi), Plymouth North High (4.6 mi), Rising Tide Charter Public School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.