For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 170 students in Amherst, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Amherst, NE is Amherst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Amherst, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amherst High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amherst, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amherst, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Amherst, NE include Amherst High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amherst?
1 public high schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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