Best Schools in Hampshire County, MA
Hampshire County, MA has 61 public schools (15 high, 8 middle, 33 elementary) serving 20,098 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Hampshire County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hampshire County, MA
The top high schools in Hampshire County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northampton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students
2. Amherst Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
3. Belchertown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
4. Wahconah Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Berkshire • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students
5. South Hadley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Hadley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
6. Hopkins Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hadley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
7. Hampshire Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampshire • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 662 Students
8. Smith Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatfield • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students
9. Easthampton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easthampton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
10. Gateway Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gateway • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 163 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hampshire County, MA
The top middle schools in Hampshire County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 372 Students
2. Nessacus Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Berkshire • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
3. John F Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students
4. Chestnut Hill Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 482 Students
5. Jabish Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 338 Students
6. Michael E. Smith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Hadley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 526 Students
7. Ware Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 248 Students
8. Gateway Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gateway • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hampshire County, MA
The top elementary schools in Hampshire County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anne T. Dunphy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
2. William E Norris
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students
3. Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students
4. Crocker Farm Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
5. Chester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gateway • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 125 Students
6. Jackson Street
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students
7. Hadley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hadley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
8. Pelham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 131 Students
9. Westhampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westhampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
10. Leeds
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
12.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Hampshire County, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hampshire County, MA
How many schools are in Hampshire County, MA?
Hampshire County, MA has 61 public schools: 15 high schools, 8 middle schools and 33 elementary schools, serving 20,098 students in total.
How do schools in Hampshire County perform on state tests?
On average, 61 schools in Hampshire County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Hampshire County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hampshire County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hampshire County
18 places in Hampshire County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (18)
- Amherst (5)
- Belchertown (5)
- South Hadley (5)
- Northampton (4)
- Hadley (3)
- Huntington (3)
- Ware (3)
- Easthampton (2)
- Florence (2)
- Granby (2)
- Hatfield (2)
- Westhampton (2)
- Chesterfield (1)
- Leeds (1)
- Pelham (1)
- Southampton (1)
- Williamsburg (1)
- Worthington (1)
School districts (6)
- Northampton (6 schools)
- Belchertown (5 schools)
- Gateway (4 schools)
- South Hadley (4 schools)
- Amherst (3 schools)
- Ware (3 schools)