How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Amherst School District | Somersworth School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Amherst, New Hampshire | Somersworth, New Hampshire |
| Total Enrollment | 1,348 | 1,336 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Amherst School District | Somersworth School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,365 | $22,157 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.5% | 16.3% |
| State Revenue | 18.3% | 34.6% |
| Local Revenue | 76.1% | 49.1% |
Amherst School District
Federal State Local
Somersworth School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Amherst School District | Somersworth School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 72.5% |
| African American | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 4.9% | 31.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Amherst School District | Somersworth School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 266.5:1 | 200:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.6% | 33.6% |
School Types
Amherst School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Somersworth School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.