Best High Schools in Northampton, MA

Northampton, MA has 6 high schools with 2,313 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 Northampton score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Northampton meet expectations.

1. Northampton High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northampton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students

2. Easthampton High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Easthampton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students

3. Hampshire Regional High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hampshire • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 662 Students

4. Hopkins Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hadley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students

5. 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 Northampton, MA

Northampton, MA has 2 middle schools with 1,626 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 Northampton score 37% 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 Northampton exceed expectations.

1. 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

Best Elementary Schools in Northampton, MA

Northampton, MA has 10 elementary schools with 1,708 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 Northampton score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Northampton greatly 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. Jackson Street

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northampton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students

3. 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

4. Hatfield Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hatfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 212 Students

5. R. K. Finn Ryan Road

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northampton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 235 Students

6. Bridge Street

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students

7. Campus School Of Smith College

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Campus School Of Smith College • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students

8. Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 59 Students

9. Mountain View School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Easthampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1043 Students

10. The Montessori School Of Northampton

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

The Montessori School Of Northampton • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 103 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Northampton, MA

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

Community Factors

Northampton, MA has a total population of 15,310 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Northampton, MA

5,647

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

67%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northampton, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

17.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northampton, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,870 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Northampton, MA

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Florence, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Leeds, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hadley, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hatfield, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Easthampton, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Hatfield, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Haydenville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Hatfield, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
South Hadley, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Loudville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations