Frontier Regional vs Smith Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Regional
South Deerfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
588 students
Smith Academy
Hatfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
109 students
| Measure | Frontier Regional South Deerfield, Massachusetts | Smith Academy Hatfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 300 | #184 of 300 |
| National rank | #4355 of 16,910 | #5204 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 588 | 109 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 6.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| city | South Deerfield | Hatfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Regional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 62.3).
- •Frontier Regional does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Smith Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Smith Academy does better on students per teacher (6.1 vs 11.1).
- •Frontier Regional is the larger school with 588 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 Frontier Regional better than Smith Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Regional ranks higher (65.7 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 Frontier Regional and Smith Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between South Deerfield and Hatfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Regional: 588. Smith Academy: 109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Regional and Smith Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Frontier Regional is 168th of 300 and Smith Academy is 184th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).