Top Rankings
Amherst Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 380 students in Amherst Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Amherst Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
380 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Amherst Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,405 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,071
$15,484
Spending / Student
$13,405
$16,797
Best Amherst Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Amherst High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amherst Public Schools?
Amherst Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 380 students.
What is the rank of Amherst Public Schools?
Amherst Public Schools is ranked #42 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst Public Schools?
94% of Amherst Public Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst Public Schools?
Amherst Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Amherst Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,405 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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