There were 93 African American students enrolled in Dukes County districts in the 2024-25 school year, 22.4% more than the previous year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Data showed that Dukes County districts welcomed a total of 2,205 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, African American pupils comprised 4.2% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the five districts in Dukes County, Martha’s Vineyard School District recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 31 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Dukes County.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
According to a 2025 analysis from WalletHub, Massachussetts education system was considered the best in the nation, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications
| District | % of African American Students Enrolment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Edgartown School District | 5.9% | 357 |
| Martha’s Vineyard School District | 4.2% | 744 |
| Oak Bluffs School District | 2.5% | 402 |
| Tisbury School District | 7.7% | 312 |
| Up-Island Regional School District | 1.8% | 390 |
