Dukes County Schools: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2024-25 school year

The majority of students in Dukes County schools were white in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Of the 2,205 pupils attending Dukes County schools, 59.6% were white. Hispanic students made up the second largest ethnic group, representing 28.6% of the Dukes County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Dukes County schools, representing 60.6% of the student body.

Edgartown Elementary School, Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and Oak Bluffs Elementary School had the most diverse student body in the county, which included African American, Asian, Hispanic, white, Native American, and multiracial.

In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased by 2.3% compared to the previous school year.

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.