Amherst Regional High vs Smith Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Regional High
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
816 students
Smith Academy
Hatfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
109 students
| Measure | Amherst Regional High Amherst, Massachusetts | Smith Academy Hatfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 300 | #184 of 300 |
| National rank | #1456 of 16,910 | #5204 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 816 | 109 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 6.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 52% |
| city | Amherst | Hatfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Regional High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 62.3).
- •Amherst Regional High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Amherst Regional High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Smith Academy does better on students per teacher (6.1 vs 11.3).
- •Amherst Regional High is the larger school with 816 students compared with 109.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Regional High better than Smith Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Regional High ranks higher (78.8 vs 62.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amherst Regional High and Smith Academy?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Hatfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Regional High: 816. Smith Academy: 109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Regional High and Smith Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Amherst Regional High is 93rd of 300 and Smith Academy is 184th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).