📊 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 18 Rated Districts in Hampshire County, MA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Williamsburg School District | Westhampton | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #2 | Amherst-Pelham School District | Amherst | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #3 | Pelham School District | Amherst | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #4 | Amherst School District | Amherst | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #5 | Southampton School District | Westhampton | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #6 | Hadley School District | Hadley | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #7 | Westhampton School District | Westhampton | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #8 | Chesterfield-Goshen School District | Chesterfield | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #9 | Northampton School District | Northampton | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #10 | Belchertown School District | Belchertown | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #11 | Hampshire School District | Westhampton | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #12 | Hatfield School District | Hatfield | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #13 | Gateway School District | Huntington | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #14 | South Hadley School District | South Hadley | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #15 | Easthampton School District | Easthampton | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #16 | Granby School District | Granby | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #17 | Worthington School District | Worthington | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #18 | Ware School District | Ware | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
Best School Districts in Hampshire County, Massachusetts (2026)
This page lists the 18 public school districts headquartered in Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire County, Massachusetts? ▼
Among the 18 rated districts in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, the highest-rated is Williamsburg School District (Westhampton), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 94th 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.