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Where Does Falmouth High Rank in Massachusetts?

The town earned a 'silver medal' ranking from the U.S. & World News Report.

According to the U. S. & World News Report, Falmouth High School is ranked among the top public high schools in the nation and in Massachusetts.

Earning a "silver medal," Falmouth is ranked at #75 in the state and #2,569 in the country. The report looked at 19,908 American schools to determine which ranked highest.

This is the first year the report included graduation rates as a factor in the rankings. They also considered performance on standardized tests compared to similar students and the number of students who take college-level coursework.

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The report also notes that the school has a 91 percent graduation rate and a 13:1 student to teacher ratio. About 25 percent of students participate in Advanced Placement courses.

To see the entire Massachusetts rankings, click here.

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