Amesbury Middle vs Amherst Regional Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesbury Middle
Amesbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
364 students
Amherst Regional Middle School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 7–8
366 students
| Measure | Amesbury Middle Amesbury, Massachusetts | Amherst Regional Middle School Amherst, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #117 of 300 | #126 of 300 |
| National rank | #3096 of 15,369 | #3815 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 364 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Amesbury | Amherst |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amesbury Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 67.8).
- •Amesbury Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Amesbury Middle does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.4).
- •Amherst Regional Middle School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 364.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amesbury Middle better than Amherst Regional Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Amesbury Middle ranks higher (71.1 vs 67.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amesbury Middle and Amherst Regional Middle School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Amesbury and Amherst in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amesbury Middle: 364. Amherst Regional Middle School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amesbury Middle and Amherst Regional Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Amesbury Middle is 117th of 300 and Amherst Regional Middle School is 126th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).