For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,021 students in Amherst, NH (there are 4 private schools, serving 300 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Amherst, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Amherst, NH are Souhegan Coop High School, Clark-wilkins School and Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amherst, NH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Souhegan Coop High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
412 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Clark-wilkins School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
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
| 671 students
Rank: #33.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Cross Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-8944
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-8944
Grades: 5-8
| 648 students
Amherst, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Amherst, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Amherst, NH include Souhegan Coop High School, Clark-wilkins School and Amherst Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Amherst, NH?
3 public schools are located in Amherst, NH.
What percentage of students in Amherst, NH go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Amherst, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst, NH?
Amherst, NH public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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