Top Rankings
Amherst School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,341 students in Amherst School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Amherst School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
1,341 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Amherst School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.32
# American Indian Students
2 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,177 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
88%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
107
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,460 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,488 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,460
$22,075
Spending / Student
$21,488
$21,293
Best Amherst School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark-wilkins School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Grades: PK-4
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Cross Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-8944
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-8944
Grades: 5-8
| 644 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amherst School District?
Amherst School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,341 students.
What is the rank of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District is ranked #55 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst School District?
88% of Amherst School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Amherst School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,488 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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