Amherst Middle School vs West Running Brook Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 23 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
West Running Brook Intermediate School
Derry · Public middle · Grades 5–6
639 students
| Measure | Amherst Middle School Amherst, New Hampshire | West Running Brook Intermediate School Derry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 93 | #24 of 93 |
| National rank | #364 of 15,369 | #1167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 635 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | Amherst | Derry |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 82.1).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 26.8%).
- •West Running Brook Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •West Running Brook Intermediate School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 635.
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 West Running Brook Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Middle School ranks higher (88.9 vs 82.1 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 West Running Brook Intermediate School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Derry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Middle School: 635. West Running Brook Intermediate School: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Middle School and West Running Brook Intermediate School rank in New Hampshire?
Amherst Middle School is 12th of 93 and West Running Brook Intermediate School is 24th of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).