A total of 2,381 students were enrolled in Dukes County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, up 2.2% from the previous year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
County data showed that fourth grade had the highest enrollment, with 201 students, while pre-kindergarten had the lowest, with 53 students.
Among districts in the county, Martha’s Vineyard School District had the highest enrollment in the 2024-25 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Dukes County.
Massachusetts ranks sixth in the nation in per-pupil spending, allocating nearly $25,000 per student, according to a 2026 Education Data Initiative report.
A 2026 analysis from WalletHub ranked the Massachusetts education system as the best in the nation, based on factors such as student performance, class size, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| District | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | Total Enrollment in 2024-25 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha’s Vineyard School District | 681 | 744 | 9.3% |
| Oak Bluffs School District | 419 | 402 | -4.1% |
| Up-Island Regional School District | 398 | 390 | -2% |
| Edgartown School District | 386 | 357 | -7.5% |
| Tisbury School District | 271 | 312 | 15.1% |
| Martha’s Vineyard Charter Public School District | 175 | 176 | 0.6% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The source data can be found here.
