For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 691 students in Amherst, NH.
The top ranked public high school in Amherst, NH is Souhegan Coop High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, NH public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Amherst, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Souhegan Coop High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amherst, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Souhegan Coop High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Amherst, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amherst, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Amherst, NH include Souhegan Coop 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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