Hampden County Schools & Education
Hampden County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,670
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,582
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#12
of 14 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hampden County
Measured School Summary
Hampden County has midrange measured school signals (score: 57/100) with a graduation rate of 84.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Hampden County spends $11,670 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% below the Massachusetts average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hampden 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
167 public schools and 29 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data.
Completion
84.1%
4.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,670
$1,912 below the state average
School coverage
167
29 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
Hampden County has 167 public schools across 29 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 Hampden 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.
Large multi-district county
Hampden County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#12
of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
Springfield
Elementary to high school visible
23,721 students
66 listed schools in this county slice.
Chicopee
Elementary to high school visible
6,710 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
Holyoke
Elementary to high school visible
4,943 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
Westfield
Elementary to high school visible
4,836 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Springfield is the largest listed district slice, with 66 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 Hampden County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hampden 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 Hampden 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.
A Diverse Mix of Urban and Suburban Schools
Hampden County hosts a large network of 167 public schools serving over 68,000 students. With 29 districts, the county features a balanced mix of 90 elementary, 32 middle, and 34 high schools. This system is designed to handle both high-density urban populations and growing suburban neighborhoods.
Springfield: The Heart of the School System
Springfield is the dominant district, managing 66 schools and 23,721 students, making it one of the largest in the state. The county also features 11 charter schools, which provide unique educational pathways to 6.6% of the student population. Chicopee and Holyoke also maintain substantial districts with over 11,000 students combined.
Urban Centers and Large High School Campuses
The county's schools are split between suburban (84) and city (72) locales, with an average size of 409 students. Springfield Central High is the largest school, enrolling 2,095 students in a bustling urban environment. Specialized options like the Springfield International Charter School offer K-12 education on a single campus for over 1,500 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
167
in Hampden County
Reported Enrollment
68,341
167 schools reporting
School Districts
29
districts
Charter Schools
11
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
29 School Districts in Hampden County
Springfield
GuideChicopee
GuideHolyoke
GuideWestfield
GuideWest Springfield
GuideAgawam
GuideHampden-Wilbraham
Longmeadow
East Longmeadow
Ludlow
167 Public Schools in Hampden County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 167 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Profile | Springfield | Springfield, 01109City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,095 |
| Springfield International Charter School | Profile | Springfield International Charter (District) | Springfield, 01129City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 1,520 |
| Holyoke High | Profile | Holyoke | Holyoke, 01040Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,515 |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Profile | Springfield | Springfield, 01109City: Midsize | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,360 |
| Chicopee Comprehensive High School | Profile | Chicopee | Chicopee, 01020Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,206 |
| West Springfield High | Profile | West Springfield | West Springfield, 01089Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,186 |
| High School Of Commerce | Profile | Springfield | Springfield, 01105City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,103 |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Profile | Springfield | Springfield, 01109City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,087 |
| Agawam High | Profile | Agawam | Agawam, 01001Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,052 |
| Westfield High | Profile | Westfield | Westfield, 01085Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,027 |
| Minnechaug Regional High | Profile | Hampden-Wilbraham | Wilbraham, 01095Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 984 |
| Chicopee High | Record | Chicopee | Chicopee, 01020Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 914 |
| Longmeadow High | Record | Longmeadow | Longmeadow, 01106Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 904 |
| West Springfield Middle | Record | West Springfield | West Springfield, 01089Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 897 |
| East Longmeadow High | Record | East Longmeadow | East Longmeadow, 01028Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 816 |
| John J Duggan Academy | Record | Springfield | Springfield, 01109City: Midsize | 6–12 | High | 815 |
| Ludlow Senior High | Record | Ludlow | Ludlow, 01056Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 795 |
| Bellamy Middle | Record | Chicopee | Chicopee, 01020Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 776 |
| Dupont Middle | Record | Chicopee | Chicopee, 01013Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 696 |
| Westfield Middle School | Record | Westfield | Westfield, 01085Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 691 |
Springfield Central High
Springfield
Springfield, 01109 / City: Midsize
Springfield International Charter School
Springfield International Charter (District)
Springfield, 01129 / City: Midsize
Holyoke High
Holyoke
Holyoke, 01040 / Suburb: Large
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Springfield
Springfield, 01109 / City: Midsize
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
Chicopee
Chicopee, 01020 / Suburb: Large
West Springfield High
West Springfield
West Springfield, 01089 / Suburb: Large
High School Of Commerce
Springfield
Springfield, 01105 / City: Midsize
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Springfield
Springfield, 01109 / City: Midsize
Agawam High
Agawam
Agawam, 01001 / Suburb: Large
Westfield High
Westfield
Westfield, 01085 / Suburb: Large
Minnechaug Regional High
Hampden-Wilbraham
Wilbraham, 01095 / Suburb: Large
West Springfield Middle
West Springfield
West Springfield, 01089 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,670
State avg $13,582
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Schools in Hampden County, Massachusetts — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
Hampden County hosts a large network of 167 public schools serving over 68,000 students. With 29 districts, the county features a balanced mix of 90 elementary, 32 middle, and 34 high schools. This system is designed to handle both high-density urban populations and growing suburban neighborhoods.
What are the major school districts in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
Springfield is the dominant district, managing 66 schools and 23,721 students, making it one of the largest in the state. The county also features 11 charter schools, which provide unique educational pathways to 6.6% of the student population. Chicopee and Holyoke also maintain substantial districts with over 11,000 students combined.
What is the school experience like in Hampden County?
The county's schools are split between suburban (84) and city (72) locales, with an average size of 409 students. Springfield Central High is the largest school, enrolling 2,095 students in a bustling urban environment. Specialized options like the Springfield International Charter School offer K-12 education on a single campus for over 1,500 students.
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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.