Amherst Middle School vs Thorntons Ferry School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Middle School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 5–8
635 students
Thorntons Ferry School
Merrimack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
504 students
| Measure | Amherst Middle School Amherst, New Hampshire | Thorntons Ferry School Merrimack, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 93 | #72 of 254 |
| National rank | #364 of 15,369 | #5578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 635 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| city | Amherst | Merrimack |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 79.0).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 12.3%).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.3).
- •Amherst Middle School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 504.
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 Middle School better than Thorntons Ferry School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Middle School ranks higher (88.9 vs 79.0 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 Middle School and Thorntons Ferry School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Merrimack in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Middle School: 635. Thorntons Ferry School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Middle School and Thorntons Ferry School rank in New Hampshire?
Amherst Middle School is 12th of 93 and Thorntons Ferry School is 72nd of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).