For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,462 students in Northampton, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Northampton, MA are Northampton High School and Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Northampton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Northampton, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northampton High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Northampton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Northampton, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Northampton, MA include Northampton High School and Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northampton?
2 public high schools are located in Northampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton?
Northampton public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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