For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 816 students in Amherst, MA.
The top-ranked public high school in Amherst, MA is Amherst Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Amherst, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amherst Regional High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amherst, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Regional High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Amherst, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Amherst, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Amherst, MA include Amherst Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amherst?
1 public high schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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