Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School vs South Hadley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
South Hadley · Charter high · Grades 7–12
397 students
South Hadley High
South Hadley · Public high · Grades 9–12
479 students
| Measure | Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School South Hadley, Massachusetts | South Hadley High South Hadley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #151 of 300 | #83 of 300 |
| National rank | #3407 of 16,910 | #1288 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | South Hadley | South Hadley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hadley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 69.6).
- •South Hadley High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •South Hadley High does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.5).
- •South Hadley High is the larger school with 479 students compared with 397.
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is a charter school while South Hadley High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School better than South Hadley High?
On the Success Index (US), South Hadley High ranks higher (79.9 vs 69.6 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 Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School and South Hadley High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between South Hadley and South Hadley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School: 397. South Hadley High: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School and South Hadley High rank in Massachusetts?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is 151st of 300 and South Hadley High is 83rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).