Amherst Public Schools School District
School District · Amherst, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#56 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,723
$4,641 vs Nebraska median
District size
380 students
Typical than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Amherst Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Amherst Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Amherst Public Schools
Amherst Public Schools is a Amherst, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 380 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $12,723 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Amherst Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Amherst High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Amherst Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 77.0% and ELA proficiency of 69.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Amherst Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Amherst Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Amherst Public Schools
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Amherst
- Total Enrollment
- 380
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- District spending per student
- $12,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Amherst Public Schools?
Amherst Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Amherst Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Amherst Public Schools is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Amherst Public Schools?
Amherst Public Schools's district-level spending was $12,723 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Amherst Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Amherst Public Schools is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Amherst Public Schools?
Amherst High School is the highest-rated school in Amherst Public Schools with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Amherst Public Schools?
Across schools in Amherst Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 77.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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