Amherst Regional High vs Amherst Regional Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 434 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Regional High
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
816 students
Amherst Regional Middle School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 7–8
366 students
| Measure | Amherst Regional High Amherst, Massachusetts | Amherst Regional Middle School Amherst, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 300 | #126 of 300 |
| National rank | #1456 of 16,910 | #3815 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 816 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Regional High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 67.8).
- •Amherst Regional High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Amherst Regional High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Amherst Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.3).
- •Amherst Regional High is the larger school with 816 students compared with 366.
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 Amherst Regional High better than Amherst Regional Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Regional High ranks higher (78.8 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 Amherst Regional High and Amherst Regional Middle School?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Regional High: 816. Amherst Regional Middle School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Regional High and Amherst Regional Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Amherst Regional High is 93rd of 300 and Amherst Regional Middle School is 126th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).