Top Rankings
Amherst School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,319 students in Amherst School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Amherst School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average).
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).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
496 Schools
# Students
1,319 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Amherst School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.30
# American Indian Students
4 Students
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
14 Students
3,604 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,218 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
92%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
117
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
187
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,835 is higher than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,847 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,835
$21,499
Spending / Student
$21,847
$20,738
Best Amherst School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amherst School District?
Amherst School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,319 students.
What is the rank of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District is ranked #43 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst School District?
92% of Amherst School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Amherst School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,847 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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