Public schools in South Hadley, MA
5 open public schools with an address in South Hadley, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,017
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of South Hadley public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in South Hadley, MA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,017 students, an average of 403 per school. The largest campus is Michael E. Smith Middle School (505 students), and the largest elementary school is Mosier (365).
South Hadley operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving South Hadley
Elementary schools in South Hadley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosier South Hadley | 02–04 | 365 | 13.4:1 | |
| Plains Elementary South Hadley | PK–01 | 271 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in South Hadley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E. Smith Middle School South Hadley | 05–08 | 505 | 11.2:1 |
High schools in South Hadley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public (District) · Charter | 07–12 | 397 | 9.3:1 | |
| South Hadley High South Hadley | 09–12 | 479 | 8.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.9%
- Hispanic20.6%
- Black3.3%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 South Hadley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,017 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Hadley
How many public schools are in South Hadley, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in South Hadley: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,017 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Hadley?
Schools with an address in South Hadley belong to 2 education agencies, led by South Hadley (4 schools), Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in South Hadley?
South Hadley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Hadley, with 479 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Hadley?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in South Hadley are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Hadley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Hadley public schools is 11.2:1, lower than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in South Hadley guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities