Amherst Central High School vs Amherst Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 746 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Central High School
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students
Amherst Middle School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
| Measure | Amherst Central High School Amherst, New York | Amherst Middle School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,079 | #131 of 785 |
| National rank | #208 of 16,910 | #1733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 865 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 69% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 78.4).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 69%).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 56%).
- •Amherst Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 35.8%).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.8).
- •Amherst Central High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 646.
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 Central High School better than Amherst Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Central High School ranks higher (90.6 vs 78.4 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 Central High School and Amherst Middle School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Central High School: 865. Amherst Middle School: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Central High School and Amherst Middle School rank in New York?
Amherst Central High School is 150th of 1,079 and Amherst Middle School is 131st of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).