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Hingham Has the Best AP Scores in Massachusetts
New data shows that Hingham's AP scores are higher than the state average.
Originally published May 22, 2016.
HINGHAM, MA - Hingham High School not only beats the state average when it comes to the 2014-15 AP exam but every school in the state as well.
Data compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that 97.5 percent of AP scores in Hingham are at least a three out of five, the highest percentage in the state. Many colleges and universities count scores of three or higher towards college credit.
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The state average is 66.3 percent.
Below is how Hingham compares to nearby towns:
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- Hingham: 97.5
- Braintree: 79.7
- Quincy: 77.6
- Weymouth: 73.6
- Milton: 72.7
- Abington: 65.7
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