Best Public Schools in South Hadley, MA

The city of South Hadley, Massachusetts is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this district serve students from a range of backgrounds, with a predominantly White student population and a significant Hispanic student presence as well.

Among the standout schools in South Hadley is Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, a charter high school that boasts a 96.6% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.7% dropout rate. This school also has strong test scores, with 69.23% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA, outperforming the state average of 56.86%. Another high-performing school is South Hadley High, which has a 93.8% 4-year graduation rate and 63.64% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA, also above the state average.

While the district's schools generally perform below the state averages in MCAS Next Generation assessments, the data reveals a significant variation in school performance within the South Hadley district. The schools' spending per student ranges from $14,481 at Michael E. Smith Middle School to $18,585 at Plains Elementary, with the charter school spending the most at $17,973 per student. The student-teacher ratios also vary, from 8.5 at South Hadley High to 12.5 at Michael E. Smith Middle School.