📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCAS 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 13 Rated Districts in Hampden County, MA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Longmeadow School District | Longmeadow | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #2 | Hampden-Wilbraham School District | Wilbraham | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #3 | East Longmeadow School District | East Longmeadow | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #4 | Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District | Southwick | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #5 | West Springfield School District | West Springfield | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #6 | Westfield School District | Westfield | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #7 | Agawam School District | Feeding Hills | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #8 | Monson School District | Monson | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #9 | Palmer School District | Palmer | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #10 | Ludlow School District | Ludlow | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #11 | Chicopee School District | Chicopee | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #12 | Springfield School District | Springfield | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #13 | Holyoke School District | Holyoke | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in Hampden County, Massachusetts (2026)
This page lists the 13 public school districts headquartered in Hampden County, Massachusetts that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using MCAS 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Massachusetts, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Hampden County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Hampden County, Massachusetts? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in Hampden County, Massachusetts, the highest-rated is Longmeadow School District (Longmeadow), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 83rd percentile of Massachusetts districts on MCAS 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCAS 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Massachusetts and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.