Amherst Regional High vs Pelham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.7 km 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
Pelham Elementary
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades K–6
128 students
| Measure | Amherst Regional High Amherst, Massachusetts | Pelham Elementary Pelham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 300 | #198 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1456 of 16,910 | #5042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 816 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| city | Amherst | Pelham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 78.8).
- •Amherst Regional High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Pelham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Pelham Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.3).
- •Amherst Regional High is the larger school with 816 students compared with 128.
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 Pelham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pelham Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.8 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 Pelham Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Pelham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Regional High: 816. Pelham Elementary: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Regional High and Pelham Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Amherst Regional High is 93rd of 300 and Pelham Elementary is 198th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).