Total enrollment
1,311
+55 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Amherst School District
New Hampshire · 1,311 students · 1 city
For families inside Amherst School District, public-school options total 2 K-12 schools, with enrollment near 1,311 (1 elementary and 1 middle).
4-year change in Amherst School District
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Amherst School District ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In New Hampshire | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,311 | #33 of 73 | #5,931 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 2 | #63 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.9:1 | #34 of 71 | #943 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 7.2% | #65 of 73 | #8,033 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.9% | #25 of 44 | #5,420 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Amherst School District
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,309 to 1,311 students (unchanged) and from 90 to 120 full-time teachers (up 33%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark-Wilkins School | Amherst | Elementary | PK-04 | 676 |
| Amherst Middle School | Amherst | Middle | 05-08 | 635 |
About Amherst School District
Across 2 schools, Amherst School District serves about 1,311 students in New Hampshire. By footprint it is a low-population district.
Looking at the level breakdown, Amherst School District consists of 1 elementary and 1 middle.
Average enrollment per school in Amherst School District is about 656, higher than the New Hampshire average of roughly 324.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,311 students, increased 4% from the 1,256 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Amherst School District discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.