Berkshire County Schools & Education
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,358
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,582
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#9
of 14 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Berkshire County
Measured School Summary
Berkshire County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.4%.
Funding Context
With $13,358 per pupil, Berkshire County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Massachusetts average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Berkshire County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
49 public schools and 17 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #9 of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data.
Completion
88.4%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$13,358
$224 below the state average
School coverage
49
17 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Berkshire County has 49 public schools across 17 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Berkshire County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Berkshire County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#9
of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Pittsfield
Elementary to high school visible
4,909 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
Central Berkshire
Elementary to high school visible
1,537 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
North Adams
Elementary and high visible
1,208 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Mount Greylock
Elementary and high visible
1,198 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Pittsfield is the largest listed district slice, with 15 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Berkshire County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Berkshire County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Town Schooling in the Western Hills
Berkshire County operates 49 public schools serving a total enrollment of 14,564 students across 17 districts. The infrastructure includes 30 elementary schools and 13 high schools, reflecting a commitment to localized primary education. Two specialized special education schools further enhance the county's inclusive academic landscape.
Pittsfield Leads the Regional Districts
The Pittsfield district is the largest in the county, overseeing 15 schools and 4,909 students. Other significant contributors include Central Berkshire and North Adams, which together serve over 2,700 students. While charter schools are rare here, representing only 2.0% of schools, the traditional districts provide deep roots in their communities.
Intimate Classrooms in Rural Settings
Education in the Berkshires feels personal, with an average school size of only 297 students. The landscape is primarily rural, featuring 21 schools in pastoral settings alongside 15 city-based schools. Taconic High is the largest school with 860 students, yet the majority of schools offer the small-school atmosphere families desire.
School Overview
Total Schools
49
in Berkshire County
Reported Enrollment
14,564
49 schools reporting
School Districts
17
districts
Charter Schools
1
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
17 School Districts in Berkshire County
Pittsfield
GuideCentral Berkshire
North Adams
Mount Greylock
Berkshire Hills
Hoosac Valley Regional
Lenox
Lee
Southern Berkshire
Northern Berkshire Regional Vocational Technical
49 Public Schools in Berkshire County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 49 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taconic High | Record | Pittsfield | Pittsfield, 01201City: Small | 9–12 | High | 860 |
| Pittsfield High | Record | Pittsfield | Pittsfield, 01201City: Small | 9–12 | High | 651 |
| Charles McCann Vocational Technical | Record | Northern Berkshire Regional Vocational Technical | North Adams, 01247Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 537 |
| Mt Greylock Regional High | Record | Mount Greylock | Williamstown, 01267Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 536 |
| Theodore Herberg Middle | Record | Pittsfield | Pittsfield, 01201City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 496 |
| Drury High | Record | North Adams | North Adams, 01247Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 493 |
| Wahconah Regional High | Record | Central Berkshire | Dalton, 01226Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 485 |
| Monument Mt Regional High | Record | Berkshire Hills | Great Barrington, 01230Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 472 |
| John T Reid Middle | Record | Pittsfield | Pittsfield, 01201City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 450 |
| Craneville | Record | Central Berkshire | Dalton, 01226Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 446 |
| Lenox Memorial High | Record | Lenox | Lenox, 01240Town: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 431 |
| Williamstown Elementary | Record | Mount Greylock | Williamstown, 01267Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 431 |
| Egremont | Record | Pittsfield | Pittsfield, 01201City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 382 |
| Hoosac Valley Elementary School | Record | Hoosac Valley Regional | Adams, 01220Suburb: Small | PK–3 | Primary | 374 |
| Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School | Record | Berkshire Hills | Great Barrington, 01230Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 372 |
| Silvio O Conte Community | Record | Pittsfield | Pittsfield, 01201City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 357 |
| Morningside Community School | Record | Pittsfield | Pittsfield, 01201City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 355 |
| Nessacus Regional Middle School | Record | Central Berkshire | Dalton, 01226Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 345 |
| Lee Elementary | Record | Lee | Lee, 01238Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 341 |
| Morris | Record | Lenox | Lenox, 01240Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 339 |
Charles McCann Vocational Technical
Northern Berkshire Regional Vocational Technical
North Adams, 01247 / Rural: Fringe
Mt Greylock Regional High
Mount Greylock
Williamstown, 01267 / Rural: Fringe
Monument Mt Regional High
Berkshire Hills
Great Barrington, 01230 / Rural: Fringe
Williamstown Elementary
Mount Greylock
Williamstown, 01267 / Town: Fringe
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
Hoosac Valley Regional
Adams, 01220 / Suburb: Small
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
Berkshire Hills
Great Barrington, 01230 / Rural: Fringe
Nessacus Regional Middle School
Central Berkshire
Dalton, 01226 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$13,358
State avg $13,582
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Schools in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
Berkshire County operates 49 public schools serving a total enrollment of 14,564 students across 17 districts. The infrastructure includes 30 elementary schools and 13 high schools, reflecting a commitment to localized primary education. Two specialized special education schools further enhance the county's inclusive academic landscape.
What are the major school districts in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
The Pittsfield district is the largest in the county, overseeing 15 schools and 4,909 students. Other significant contributors include Central Berkshire and North Adams, which together serve over 2,700 students. While charter schools are rare here, representing only 2.0% of schools, the traditional districts provide deep roots in their communities.
What is the school experience like in Berkshire County?
Education in the Berkshires feels personal, with an average school size of only 297 students. The landscape is primarily rural, featuring 21 schools in pastoral settings alongside 15 city-based schools. Taconic High is the largest school with 860 students, yet the majority of schools offer the small-school atmosphere families desire.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.