For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,476 students in Northampton, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Northampton, MA are Northampton High School and Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Northampton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Northampton, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Northampton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northampton High 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
| 907 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational 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
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Northampton, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Northampton, MA include Northampton High School and Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northampton?
2 public high schools are located in Northampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton?
Northampton public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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