For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 5,186 students in Berkshire County, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Berkshire County, MA are Lenox Memorial High School, Mt Greylock Regional High School and Richmond Consolidated. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkshire County, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Berkshire County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Berkshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lenox Memorial High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
197 East Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5560
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Greylock Regional High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1781 Cold Spring Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Grades: 7-12
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond Consolidated
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1831 State Rd
Richmond, MA 01254
(413) 698-2207
Richmond, MA 01254
(413) 698-2207
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #55.
Lee Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: #66.
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Commercial Place
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-7311
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-7311
Grades: 6-12
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
313 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2300
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2300
Grades: 5-8
| 348 students
Rank: #99.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 West Cross Road
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
Rank: #1010.
Theodore Herberg Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Pomeroy Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #1111.
Mt Everett Regional
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Grades: 6-12
| 281 students
Rank: #1212.
Hoosac Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Rd
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 299 students
Rank: #1313.
Drury High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 South Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
Grades: 7-12
| 465 students
Rank: #1414.
Hoosac Valley Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Road
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-8404
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-8404
Grades: 4-7
| 309 students
Rank: #1515.
Abbott Memorial
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56 North County Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
Rank: #1616.
John T Reid Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Berkshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Columbia Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
191 Church Street
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2298
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Hibbard Alternative (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
280 Newell Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Pleasant,p.o.box 596
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-3324
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-3324
Grades: K-3
| 73 students
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: K
| n/a students
Box 326
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
61 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-9558
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-9558
Grades: 1-12
| 104 students
79 Bridge Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4743
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4743
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
24 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3021
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3021
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
21 State Line Rd.
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-8578
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-8578
Grades: K-3
| 59 students
16 School Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3220
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 115 students
115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Berkshire County, MA include Lenox Memorial High School, Mt Greylock Regional High School and Richmond Consolidated.
How many public middle schools are located in Berkshire County?
16 public middle schools are located in Berkshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Berkshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Berkshire County include: Theodore Herberg Middle School vs. John T Reid Middle School, John T Reid Middle School vs. Theodore Herberg Middle School, Nessacus Regional Middle School vs. Theodore Herberg Middle School
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