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, Hopkins Academy and Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School. 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 36% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion 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
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Hopkins Academy
(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
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Amherst Regional Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public 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
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Hampshire Regional High 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
| 690 students
Rank: #77.
Smith Academy
(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
| 126 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #99.
Granby Jr Sr High 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
| 291 students
Rank: #1010.
Jabish Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
62 North Washington Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Grades: 7-8
| 333 students
Rank: #1111.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Grades: 5-8
| 511 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Rank: #1313.
Gateway Regional Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #1414.
Ware Junior/senior High 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
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Grades: PK-8
| 1,024 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
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
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, Hopkins Academy and Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School.
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, Gateway Regional Middle School vs. Granby Jr Sr High School, John F Kennedy Middle School vs. Hampshire Regional High School
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