Amherst Middle vs Cumberland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 247 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Middle
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 5–8
257 students
Cumberland Middle
Cumberland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
256 students
| Measure | Amherst Middle Amherst, Wisconsin | Cumberland Middle Cumberland, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 359 | #236 of 359 |
| National rank | #4370 of 15,369 | #8184 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 257 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| city | Amherst | Cumberland |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 47.5).
- •Amherst Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Amherst Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Amherst Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 42.2%).
- •Amherst Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.8).
- •Amherst Middle is the larger school with 257 students compared with 256.
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 better than Cumberland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Middle ranks higher (65.0 vs 47.5 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 and Cumberland Middle?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Cumberland in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Middle: 257. Cumberland Middle: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Middle and Cumberland Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Amherst Middle is 96th of 359 and Cumberland Middle is 236th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).