Best High Schools in Amherst, OH

Amherst, OH has 7 high schools with 4,561 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 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Amherst meet expectations.

1. Marion L Steele High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students

2. Firelands High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Firelands Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students

3. Vermilion High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Vermilion Local • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 674 Students

4. Oberlin High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oberlin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 216 Students

5. Elyria High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elyria City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1639 Students

6. Clearview High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clearview Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 386 Students

7. New Beginnings

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students

Best Middle Schools in Amherst, OH

Amherst, OH has 8 middle schools with 3,800 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 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Amherst exceed expectations.

1. Amherst Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students

2. Firelands Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Firelands Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students

3. Sailorway Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vermilion Local • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 507 Students

4. Langston Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oberlin City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 198 Students

5. Durling Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clearview Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 463 Students

6. Westwood Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elyria City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students

7. General Johnnie Wilson Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students

8. Longfellow Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, OH

Amherst, OH has 17 elementary schools with 6,957 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 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Amherst meet expectations.

1. Firelands Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Firelands Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students

2. Walter G. Nord Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 535 Students

3. Powers Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 1123 Students

4. Vermilion Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vermilion Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 534 Students

5. Vincent Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clearview Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 492 Students

6. Toni Wofford Morrison Es

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

7. Larkmoor Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

8. Helen Steiner Rice Es

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students

9. Garfield Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students

10. Hawthorne Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 251 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Amherst, OH

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

Community Factors

Amherst, OH has a total population of 22,046 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Amherst, OH

15,318

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Amherst, OH.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.25 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.03 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amherst, OH.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,098 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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