For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 758 students in North Adams, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in North Adams, MA are Clarksburg Elementary School, Abbott Memorial and Drury High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Adams, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in North Adams have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Adams, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 West Cross Road
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Abbott Memorial
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56 North County Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Drury High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 South Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
Gr: 7-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
North Adams, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in North Adams, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in North Adams, MA include Clarksburg Elementary School, Abbott Memorial and Drury High School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Adams?
3 public middle schools are located in North Adams.
What is the racial composition of students in North Adams?
North Adams public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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