Best Schools in Franklin County, MA
Franklin County, MA has a total of 65 schools including 21 high schools, 12 middle schools and 31 elementary schools. A total of 19,034 students attend Franklin County, MA schools. On average, schools in Franklin County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Franklin County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Franklin County, MA
Franklin County, MA has 21 high schools with 8,422 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Franklin County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Franklin County meet expectations.
1. Amherst Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. Belchertown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
3. Ellington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 737 Students
4. Frontier Regional
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Frontier • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 606 Students
5. Wethersfield High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wethersfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1151 Students
6. Turners Fall High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gill-montague • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
7. Four Rivers Charter Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Four Rivers Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students
8. Pioneer Valley Regional
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pioneer Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 256 Students
9. Ralph C Mahar Regional
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Projected Test Scores
Ralph C Mahar • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 523 Students
10. Smith Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hatfield • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, MA
Franklin County, MA has 12 middle schools with 4,937 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Franklin County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Franklin County meet expectations.
1. Amherst Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 372 Students
2. Ellington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellington School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 398 Students
3. Silas Deane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wethersfield School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 574 Students
4. Jabish Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 338 Students
5. John F Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students
6. Hinsdale Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinsdale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
7. Athol-royalston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athol-royalston • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 429 Students
8. Greenfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 300 Students
9. Great Falls Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gill-montague • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, MA
Franklin County, MA has 31 elementary schools with 5,675 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Franklin County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Franklin County meet expectations.
1. Center School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellington School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 466 Students
2. Whately Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whately • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 128 Students
3. Leverett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leverett • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 141 Students
4. Shutesbury Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shutesbury • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
5. Colrain Central
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mohawk Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
6. Conway Grammar
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conway • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 123 Students
7. Sanderson Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mohawk Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 139 Students
8. Swift River
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Salem-wendell • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
9. Buckland-shelburne Regional
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mohawk Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 274 Students
10. Sunderland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunderland • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, MA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin County, MA has a total population of 71,029 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin County, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Franklin County, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Franklin County, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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