For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 6,702 students in Hampshire County, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hampshire County, MA are Northampton High School, Amherst Regional High School and Belchertown 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 45% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), 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 91%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hampshire Regional High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hampshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Regional High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Belchertown High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
317 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Gr: K-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Hopkins Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Easthampton High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Smith Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 School Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
South Hadley High School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Hampshire Regional High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Stage Rd
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Gr: 7-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Gateway Regional High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Granby Jr Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Ware Junior/senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
237 West Street
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6234
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6234
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Gr: 3-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
6 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Gr: 1-2 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2 Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
16 Main St
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
7 Chapel Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1550
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1550
Gr: PK-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Gr: K-6
4 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Gr: K-4 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
48 Parsons Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Gr: K-4 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 10%
7 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Gr: 1-2 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 3%
14 West Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-9235
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-9235
Gr: PK-3 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 Northampton High School, Amherst Regional High School and Belchertown 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (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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