Wayland High Among Top 20 In The State: 2016 Rankings

By MIKE CARRAGGI (Patch Staff)

WAYLAND, MA - Wayland High School was ranked 15th out of the top 100 public high schools in Massachusetts, according to a study by Niche.com.

The town’s high school came in at 208th among the nations top high schools.

The 2016 rankings were based on eight factors: Academics, Health and Safety, Overall Experience (parent and student surveys), Student Culture and Diversity, Teachers, Resources and Facilities, Extracurriculars and Activities, Sports and Fitness.

Wayland received an A+ for Academics, Health and Safety, and Teachers, among other categories. The school received an A for Resources and Facilities, among other categories. Overall, Wayland High received an A+.

In Massachusetts, Lexington High School topped the list (and came in at 54th nationally).