There were 76 African American students enrolled in Dukes County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 11.6% less than the previous year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Data showed that Dukes County welcomed a total of 2,155 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, African American pupils comprised 3.5% of the total, making this group the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the seven schools in Dukes County, Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 27 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 | African American Students Enrolment | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilmark Elementary School | 0 | 73 | 0% |
| Cuttyhunk Elementary School | 0 | 0 | NaN% |
| Edgartown Elementary School | 18 | 386 | 4.7% |
| Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School | 27 | 681 | 4% |
| Oak Bluffs Elementary School | 12 | 419 | 2.9% |
| Tisbury Elementary School | 14 | 271 | 5.2% |
| West Tisbury Elementary School | 5 | 325 | 1.5% |
