📊 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 →
18 Rated Districts in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA Metro Area
MCAS 2024–25 · percentile among Massachusetts districts
| Metro 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 the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MCAS 2024–25 (Massachusetts) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area? ▼
Among the 18 rated districts in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area, 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.