| Index | Northampton | Massachusetts | National |
| Average Test Scores | 52% | 52% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 4 | 1,167 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 7 | 508 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 2 | 193 | 7,963 |
| Index | Northampton | Massachusetts | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 92.7% | 88.3% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 92.0% | 87.2% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 77.1% | 65.0% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 64.7% | 49.0% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 57.6% | 41.2% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 32.9% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 13.2% | 5.4% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 7.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 4 public schools, 7 private schools and 2 post-secondary schools in Northampton. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Northampton, MA schools is 52%. The average student to teacher ratio is 12:1. In Northampton, MA, an average of 92.7% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 92.0% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Wilbraham, MA | 3,251 | 63% | 30.2% |
| Hatfield, MA | 1,154 | 58% | 21.4% |
| Amherst Center, MA | 20,037 | 58% | 19.8% |
| South Deerfield, MA | 2,150 | 56% | 15.6% |
| Belchertown, MA | 3,037 | 52% | 7.6% |
| Northampton, MA | 28,552 | 52% | 8.5% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Schererville, IN | 28,559 | 63% | 30.2% |
| Granite City, IL | 28,563 | 17% | 65.2% |
| Monterey, CA | 28,575 | 51% | 6.1% |
| West Springfield Town, MA | 28,527 | 49% | 2.0% |
| Burton, MI | 28,598 | 27% | 43.1% |
| Northampton, MA | 28,552 | 52% | 8.5% |
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