Best Public Schools in North Adams, MA

The city of North Adams, Massachusetts, is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data provides a detailed look at the performance metrics of these schools, highlighting areas of strength and potential improvement.

Among the high schools, Charles McCann Vocational Technical stands out with an impressive 94.8% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the 69.9% rate at Drury High. However, Charles McCann Vocational Technical lags behind in test scores, particularly in math and science, where only 14.63% of 10th graders scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44.6%. In contrast, Drury High has a concerning dropout rate of 21.7%, much higher than the 2.6% rate at Charles McCann Vocational Technical.

Among the elementary schools, Brayton stands out with stronger performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and math compared to Greylock and Colegrove Park Elementary. Brayton has the highest overall ELA proficiency rates, with 26.97% of students scoring proficient or better, and the highest math proficiency, with 40% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better. The data also reveals variations in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the district, which may contribute to the observed differences in school performance.