Amherst School District

100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812-0008
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Amherst School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 380 students in Amherst School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Amherst School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), 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
1,100 Schools
# Students
380 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Amherst School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#59 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
60-64%
46%
50-54%
47%
65-69%
62%
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,405 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,071
$15,464
Spending / Student
$13,405
$16,776

Best Amherst School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Amherst School District?
Amherst School District manages 2 public schools serving 380 students.
What is the rank of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District is ranked #50 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (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 Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst School District?
94% of Amherst School District 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 School District?
Amherst School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Amherst School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,405 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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