South Hadley, Massachusetts
South Hadley Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of one district that educates about 1,563 students across four schools. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
Sources: Massachusetts DESE, school and district profiles.
High needs is a state count, not a score. It includes every student who is from a low income household, learning English, or receiving special education services, and counts each one only once. The median across all 396 Massachusetts districts is 46.7 percent.
District Overview
| District | South Hadley Public Schools |
| Enrollment | 1,563 |
| Schools | 4 |
| High school | South Hadley High |
Student Population
For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| English learners | 4.4% |
| First language not English | 9.1% |
| Students with disabilities | 26.1% |
| Low income | 33.4% |
| High needs | 48.5% |
| Per-pupil spending (in-district) | $19,809.43 |
| Per-pupil spending (total) | $20,200.44 |
Academic Performance & Context
South Hadley’s four-year graduation rate is 92.5 percent, against a state figure of 89.3 percent. MCAS results, graduation rates and accountability data are published and updated each year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Where the school budget comes from is decided in town, not in Boston. The Superintendent proposes it, the School Committee approves it, and it goes to Town Meeting inside the town’s whole budget, where 120 elected members vote it up or down.
Sources
MA DESE, South Hadley Public Schools Student Profile (code 02780000). Accessed 2026.