For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 858 students in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA.
The top-ranked public high school in Amherst Center is Amherst Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 52% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA include Amherst Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst?
the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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