For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 6,359 students in Hampshire County, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hampshire County, MA are Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School and Hopkins Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Hampshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Amherst Regional Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Gr: 7-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Gr: 5-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Jabish Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
62 North Washington Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Gr: 7-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
White Brook Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Gr: 5-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Gateway Regional Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Gr: PK-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 middle schools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hampshire County, MA include Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School and Hopkins Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Hampshire County?
15 public middle schools are located in Hampshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Hampshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hampshire County include: White Brook Middle School vs. Amherst Regional Middle School, John F Kennedy Middle School vs. Hampshire Regional High School, Gateway Regional Middle School vs. Granby Jr Sr High School
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