| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg School District | Westhampton | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 127 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Amherst-Pelham School District | Amherst | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,242 | 2 | 7–12 | 1 |
| Pelham School District | Amherst | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 131 | 1 | K–6 | 0 |
| Amherst School District | Amherst | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1,054 | 3 | PK–6 | 1 |
| Southampton School District | Westhampton | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 481 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Hadley School District | Hadley | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 494 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Westhampton School District | Westhampton | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 105 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Chesterfield-Goshen School District | Chesterfield | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 145 | 1 | PK–6 | 3 |
| Central Berkshire School District | Cummington | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,546 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Northampton School District | Leeds | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 2,594 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Belchertown School District | Belchertown | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2,136 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hampshire School District | Haydenville | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 679 | 1 | 7–12 | 3 |
| Hatfield School District | Hatfield | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 345 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Gateway School District | Huntington | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 779 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| South Hadley School District | South Hadley | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1,699 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Easthampton School District | Easthampton | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,426 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Granby School District | Granby | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 723 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mohawk Trail School District | Plainfield | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 797 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Worthington School District | Worthington | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 76 | 1 | PK–6 | 1 |
| Ware School District | Ware | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 1,136 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Hampshire County compares
Together they enroll 17,715 students across 51 schools. The largest is Northampton School District with 2,594 students. Districts here average 4.9/10, below the Massachusetts average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Hampshire County has 20 public school districts covering 26 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hampshire County is Williamsburg School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCAS 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Massachusetts. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hampshire County, MA?
20 school districts serve zip codes in Hampshire County, MA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hampshire County, MA?
Of the districts serving Hampshire County, Williamsburg School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Massachusetts school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Massachusetts reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Massachusetts and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Massachusetts only, never across state lines.