For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 985 students in North Adams, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in North Adams, MA are Charles Mccann Vocational Technical and Drury High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Adams, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in North Adams have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
North Adams, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charles Mccann Vocational Technical, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 North Adams, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Hodges Cross Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-5383
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-5383
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Drury High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 South Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
Grades: 7-12
| 465 students
North Adams, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in North Adams, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in North Adams, MA include Charles Mccann Vocational Technical and Drury High School.
How many public high schools are located in North Adams?
2 public high schools are located in North Adams.
What is the racial composition of students in North Adams?
North Adams public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 North Adams are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in North Adams include: Drury High School vs. Charles Mccann Vocational Technical, Charles Mccann Vocational Technical vs. Drury High School
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