Pierce Academy

Peirce Academy (1808–1880) was a college preparatory school in Middleborough, Massachusetts.

[1] The school was founded in 1808, fell into decline in 1872 when Middleborough High School opened, had only 12 students in 1876, and closed in 1880.

[2] A deal was proposed for the school to provide high school education for up to 50 Middleborough students.

[3] From 1842 to 1871, John Whipple Potter Jenks was principal.

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