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

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students

2. Belchertown High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belchertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students

3. Ellington High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ellington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 737 Students

4. Frontier Regional

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frontier • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 606 Students

5. Wethersfield High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wethersfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1151 Students

6. Turners Fall High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gill-montague • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students

7. Four Rivers Charter Public School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Four Rivers Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students

8. Pioneer Valley Regional

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pioneer Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 256 Students

9. Ralph C Mahar Regional

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ralph C Mahar • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 523 Students

10. Smith Academy

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 372 Students

2. Ellington Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ellington School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 398 Students

3. Silas Deane Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wethersfield School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 574 Students

4. Jabish Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belchertown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 338 Students

5. John F Kennedy Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northampton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students

6. Hinsdale Middle High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hinsdale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students

7. Athol-royalston Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Athol-royalston • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 429 Students

8. Greenfield Middle

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greenfield • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 300 Students

9. Great Falls Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ellington School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 466 Students

2. Whately Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whately • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 128 Students

3. Leverett Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Leverett • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 141 Students

4. Shutesbury Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shutesbury • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students

5. Colrain Central

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mohawk Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students

6. Conway Grammar

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Conway • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 123 Students

7. Sanderson Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mohawk Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 139 Students

8. Swift River

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Salem-wendell • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students

9. Buckland-shelburne Regional

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mohawk Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 274 Students

10. Sunderland Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

19,034

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

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

A

14.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.25 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,603 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Franklin County, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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