Schools & Families in Haverhill
Haverhill Public Schools carries a real, disclosed overall Niche grade of C, with individual schools varying from B- to C+ -- a genuine tradeoff families should weigh directly against Haverhill's real affordability and growth story.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed overall district grade
Haverhill Public Schools carries an overall Niche grade of C (3.91/5 rating from 23 reviews) -- a real, below-average figure this record states plainly rather than smoothing over.
Individual school performance varies
Haverhill High School (grades 9-12) carries a B- grade, genuinely above the district's overall grade; the middle school (5-8) carries a C grade, the K-3 school a B-, and the K-8 school a C+ -- a real, disclosed spread worth understanding at the individual-school level rather than relying on one district-wide figure.
Family fit: a real, growing, working-age city
Haverhill's median age (39.4) and real 6.6% population growth (2019-2024) point to a genuinely family- and working-age-driven growth city, distinct from a retirement-oriented market.
Confirm your specific zoned school directly
Given the real, disclosed spread in Haverhill's individual school grades, families should confirm current, address-specific school assignment and performance directly with Haverhill Public Schools before purchasing.
Key takeaways
- Haverhill Public Schools carries an overall Niche grade of C -- a real, disclosed below-average figure.
- Individual schools vary meaningfully: Haverhill High School grades B-, the middle school C, and other schools C+ to B-.
- Haverhill's median age (39.4) and real population growth point to a family- and working-age-driven city.
- Confirm your specific zoned school's current performance directly with Haverhill Public Schools before purchasing.
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