Schools in Amherst, New Hampshire (2025)
3 schools · 2,007 students · 3 public · median Enrollment 676.
Amherst, in New Hampshire, has 3 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,007 students. By level there are 1 middle, 1 high, 1 elementary; by sector 3 public.
The median Enrollment across Amherst's schools is 676, above the New Hampshire median of 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Amherst Middle School (88.9, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by Souhegan Coop High School (84.3, top 5% of high schools nationally), and Clark-Wilkins School (81.7, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Souhegan Coop High School (696 students), Clark-Wilkins School (676 students), Amherst Middle School (635 students).
Ranked schools in Amherst
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Hampshire.
- 189Amherst Middle SchoolAmherst · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 635 students
- 284Souhegan Coop High SchoolAmherst · Public High57% Math proficiency · 696 students
- 382Clark-Wilkins SchoolAmherst · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 676 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst Middle School Amherst · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 88.9 Top 5% | 71% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 2 | Souhegan Coop High School Amherst · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 84.3 Top 5% | 57% Math proficiency | 696 |
| 3 | Clark-Wilkins School Amherst · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 81.7 Top 10% | 61% Math proficiency | 676 |
Compare the top 3 schools in Amherst side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Amherst?
Amherst Middle School is the highest-ranked school in Amherst with a Success Index (US) of 88.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Amherst?
Amherst has 3 schools (1 middle, 1 high, 1 elementary) educating 2,007 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Amherst?
The median Enrollment across schools in Amherst is 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.