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Best Amherst ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 167 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 72% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ High Schools in Amherst, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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