Total enrollment
2,007
-89 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Amherst
New Hampshire · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across New Hampshire, 3 sit inside Amherst, collectively enrolling about 2,007 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Amherst
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 635 |
| Clark-Wilkins School | Elementary | PK-04 | 676 |
| Souhegan Coop High School | High | 09-12 | 696 |
About Amherst
Across Amherst, New Hampshire, 3 public schools enrolls about 2,007 students between them.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Amherst average about 669 students each, 106% above the New Hampshire norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Amherst has shrank 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,096 students to 2,007. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 92% to 88%.
On this page, the community for Amherst discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.