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Best Schools in Amherst, TX
Amherst, TX has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,797 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Amherst don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Amherst, TX
The top high schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sudan H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sudan Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 180 Students
2. Littlefield H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littlefield Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
Best Middle Schools in Amherst, TX
The top middle schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Littlefield J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littlefield Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, TX
The top elementary schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sudan El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sudan Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 294 Students
2. Littlefield El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littlefield Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 263 Students
3. Littlefield Pri
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littlefield Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Amherst, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Amherst, TX has a total population of 925 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Amherst, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Amherst, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amherst, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amherst, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Amherst, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Amherst, TX
How many schools are in Amherst, TX?
Amherst, TX has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,797 students in total.
How do schools in Amherst perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Amherst score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Amherst don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Amherst?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Amherst
1 of 1 schools in Amherst carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
F: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Amherst. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.