Best Public Schools in Greenfield, MA

The city of Greenfield, Massachusetts is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a stark contrast in school performance, with Four Rivers Charter Public School standing out as a high-performing institution, while the traditional public schools in the Greenfield district and the Greater Commonwealth Virtual School face significant challenges.

Four Rivers Charter Public School is ranked 48th out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has an impressive 91.9% four-year graduation rate and only a 5.4% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the state and district averages in MCAS test scores across all subjects and grade levels. However, the Greater Commonwealth Virtual School struggles with a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 56.7% and a high dropout rate of 23.6%, as well as MCAS test scores that are significantly below the state and district averages.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between higher spending per student and better academic performance, as seen with Four Rivers Charter Public School, which has the highest spending per student at $20,325. In contrast, the traditional public schools in Greenfield have spending per student ranging from $16,572 to $18,886, while the Greater Commonwealth Virtual School has the lowest spending per student at $10,044.