District Overview
Nestled in a large suburban setting within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area, Hingham Public Schools operates as a traditional, non-charter public school district anchored at 220 Central Street in Hingham, Massachusetts. Serving a student body of 3,616 across six operational campuses, the district delivers a complete PK–12 continuum, ensuring learners receive continuous academic and personal growth from pre-kindergarten early childhood programs through high school graduation. With an active operating status and a firm commitment to regional educational excellence, Hingham provides a structured and cohesive public education framework tailored to its thriving suburban community.

Central to the district's strong educational infrastructure is a robust staffing network designed to nurture individual student needs and maintain high instructional standards. Hingham Public Schools employs a total staff capacity of over 1,145 full-time equivalent (FTE) professionals, led by a teaching corps of approximately 581 full-time equivalent educators. This core faculty is supported by nearly 138 instructional aides offering targeted classroom assistance and more than 426 dedicated support staff members covering essential operational, administrative, and student support services. For parents, prospective students, and educational researchers alike, Hingham Public Schools represents a well-resourced district structured to foster academic achievement and comprehensive student growth.
6
Total Schools
3,616
Total Students
580.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hingham
Demographic Student Count
White3,154
Hispanic148
Black61
Asian115
Two or More127
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    3,154 (87.4%)
  • Hispanic
    148 (4.1%)
  • Two or More
    127 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    115 (3.2%)
  • Black
    61 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Hingham
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:3,616*
Teachers (FTE):580.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in Hingham
Found 6 Schools