Best High Schools in Amherst, NH

Amherst, NH has 4 high schools with 3,952 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Amherst score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Amherst greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bedford High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1391 Students

2. Souhegan Coop High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Souhegan Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students

3. Milford High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 750 Students

4. Merrimack High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Merrimack School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students

Best Middle Schools in Amherst, NH

Amherst, NH has 4 middle schools with 1,934 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Amherst score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Amherst don't meet expectations.

1. Hollis Upper Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hollis School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 289 Students

2. Amherst Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Amherst School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 639 Students

3. Merrimack Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Merrimack School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 542 Students

4. Milford Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, NH

Amherst, NH has 6 elementary schools with 2,428 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Amherst score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Amherst don't meet expectations.

1. Hollis Primary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hollis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 377 Students

2. Mont Vernon Village School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mont Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 211 Students

3. Clark-wilkins School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Amherst School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 708 Students

4. Thorntons Ferry School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Merrimack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 541 Students

5. Heron Pond Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 569 Students

6. Country Village Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Country Village Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 22 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Amherst, NH

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Amherst, NH has a total population of 12,049 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Amherst, NH

8,314

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

64%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Amherst, NH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

5.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.62 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amherst, NH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amherst, NH.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,972 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Amherst, NH Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Amherst, NH

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Milford, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Merrimack, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Mont Vernon, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
North Brookline, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
East Merrimack, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Bedford, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wilton, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hollis, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Litchfield, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Brookline, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations