Amherst School District
School District · Amherst, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#3 of 90
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,382
+$0 vs New Hampshire median
District size
1,343 students
Larger than New Hampshire median
STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Amherst School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Amherst School District
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 | Clark-Wilkins School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Amherst Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Amherst School District
Amherst School District is a Amherst, New Hampshire school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 1,343 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. District-level spending was $22,382 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Amherst School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clark-Wilkins School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Amherst School District students show an average math proficiency of 65.5% and ELA proficiency of 68.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Amherst School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Amherst School District with test data.
Schools in Amherst School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Amherst
- Total Enrollment
- 1,343
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- District spending per student
- $22,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Amherst School District?
Amherst School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Amherst School District?
The average composite rating for Amherst School District is 8.6/10. 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 School District?
Amherst School District's district-level spending was $22,382 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 School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Amherst School District is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Amherst School District?
Clark-Wilkins School is the highest-rated school in Amherst School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Amherst School District?
Across schools in Amherst School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.5%. 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
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire 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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