For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 876 students in South Hadley, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Hadley, MA are South Hadley High School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Hadley, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in South Hadley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
South Hadley, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Hadley High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 South Hadley, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hadley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
153 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Gr: 7-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Hadley, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Hadley, MA include South Hadley High School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School.
How many public high schools are located in South Hadley?
2 public high schools are located in South Hadley.
What is the racial composition of students in South Hadley?
South Hadley public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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