For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 6,762 students in Hampshire County, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hampshire County, MA are Belchertown High School, Amherst Regional High School and Northampton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Hampshire County, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northampton High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hampshire County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belchertown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
142 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #33.
Northampton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Grades: K-12
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Hopkins Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #66.
Easthampton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Williston Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1585
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1585
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
South Hadley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
153 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Grades: 7-12
| 390 students
Rank: #99.
Hampshire Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Stage Rd
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Grades: 7-12
| 662 students
Rank: #1010.
Smith Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 School Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #1111.
Gateway Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #1212.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #1313.
Granby Jr Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 East State Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7105
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7105
Grades: 7-12
| 311 students
Rank: #1414.
Ware Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
237 West Street
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6234
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6234
Grades: 7-12
| 497 students
Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Grades: 3-6
| 75 students
6 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Grades: 1-2
| 90 students
2 Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
9 School Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1540
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1540
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
16 Main St
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Grades: PK-2
| 81 students
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Grades: K-4
| 175 students
48 Parsons Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Grades: K-4
| 123 students
147 Huntington Rd
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 685-1370
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 685-1370
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
7 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Grades: 1-2
| 193 students
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hampshire County, MA include Belchertown High School, Amherst Regional High School and Northampton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hampshire County?
14 public high schools are located in Hampshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hampshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hampshire County include: Northampton High School vs. Amherst Regional High School, Amherst Regional High School vs. Northampton High School, Belchertown High School vs. Amherst Regional High School
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