There were 701 white students enrolled in Nantucket County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 7.9% less than the previous year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Data showed that Nantucket County welcomed a total of 1,683 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, white pupils comprised 41.7% of the total, making this group the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in Nantucket County, Nantucket High School recorded the highest enrollment of white students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 262 students.
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
| School name | White Students Enrolment | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Peirce School | 156 | 353 | 44.2% |
| Nantucket Elementary School | 142 | 397 | 35.8% |
| Nantucket High School | 262 | 593 | 44.2% |
| Nantucket Intermediate School | 141 | 340 | 41.5% |
