Best High Schools in Hampshire County, MA

Hampshire County, MA has 24 high schools with 10,248 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 Hampshire County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hampshire County exceed 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. Northampton High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northampton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students

3. Westfield High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Westfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1027 Students

4. Belchertown High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belchertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students

5. Easthampton High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Easthampton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students

6. Gateway Regional High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gateway • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students

7. Frontier Regional

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frontier • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 606 Students

8. Wahconah Regional High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Berkshire • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students

9. South Hadley High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Hadley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students

10. Hampshire Regional High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hampshire • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 662 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hampshire County, MA

Hampshire County, MA has 13 middle schools with 5,936 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 Hampshire County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hampshire 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. Chestnut Hill Community School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belchertown • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 482 Students

3. Westfield Intermediate School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westfield • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 668 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. Michael E. Smith Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Hadley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 526 Students

7. Ware Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ware • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 248 Students

8. Nessacus Regional Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Berkshire • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students

9. Gateway Regional Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gateway • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hampshire County, MA

Hampshire County, MA has 35 elementary schools with 7,965 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 Hampshire County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hampshire County exceed expectations.

1. Hadley Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hadley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students

2. Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students

3. Wolf Swamp Road

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Longmeadow • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students

4. Anne T. Dunphy School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamsburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students

5. Becket Washington School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Berkshire • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students

6. Jackson Street

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northampton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students

7. Westhampton Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Westhampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students

8. R. H. Conwell

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Worthington • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 76 Students

9. William E Norris

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students

10. Leeds

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hampshire County, MA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hampshire County, MA has a total population of 162,308 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hampshire County, MA

24,698

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hampshire 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

12.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.65 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hampshire County, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hampshire County, MA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,607 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Hampshire County, MA

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Hampden County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Franklin County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Berkshire County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Worcester County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cheshire County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Columbia County, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rensselaer County, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Providence County, RI

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations