For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,547 students in Malden, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Malden, MA are Mystic Valley Regional Charter School and Malden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malden, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Malden have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Malden, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Malden, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Grades: K-12
| 1,653 students
Rank: #22.
Malden High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Malden, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Malden, MA include Mystic Valley Regional Charter School and Malden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Malden?
2 public high schools are located in Malden.
What is the racial composition of students in Malden?
Malden public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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