South Hadley School District
School District · South Hadley, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating South Hadley?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Hadley as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Hadley High
South Hadley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
South Hadley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mosier
South Hadley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#171 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,643
$1,728 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,644 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
South Hadley ranks #171 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. South Hadley's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Hadley High (6.3/10), Michael E. Smith Middle School (6.0/10), and Mosier (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in South Hadley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Hadley High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Michael E. Smith Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mosier | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Hadley
South Hadley is a South Hadley, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,644 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $19,643 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, South Hadley demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Hadley High, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, South Hadley students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Hadley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Hadley with test data.
Schools in South Hadley
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- South Hadley
- Total Enrollment
- 1,644
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Hadley?
South Hadley has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Hadley?
The average composite rating for South Hadley is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Hadley?
South Hadley spends $19,643 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Hadley?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Hadley is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Hadley?
South Hadley High is the highest-rated school in South Hadley with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in South Hadley?
Across schools in South Hadley with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Hadley compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
South Hadley has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
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Compare South Hadley with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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