How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Amherst School District | Bedford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Amherst, New Hampshire | Bedford, New Hampshire |
| Total Enrollment | 1,348 | 4,169 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Amherst School District | Bedford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,298 | $17,957 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| State Revenue | 18.3% | 25.2% |
| Local Revenue | 76.1% | 70.0% |
Amherst School District
Federal State Local
Bedford School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Amherst School District | Bedford School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 77.0% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 9.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 8.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 4.6% | 5.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Amherst School District | Bedford School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 274.9:1 | 362:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.3% | 19.1% |
School Types
Amherst School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Bedford School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.