Amherst School District, New Hampshire

Amherst School District is an elementary school district in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, for grades K–8. About 11,861 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 33.9 sq mi (87.8 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
11,861 ± 30
Grades
K–8
Type
Elementary school district
County
Hillsborough County
Land area
33.9 sq mi (87.8 km²)
Median household income
$153,196 ± $10,209
Median home value
$537,600 ± $29,685
Water area
0.51 sq mi (1.32 km²)
State
New Hampshire
Census code (GEOID)
3301470
Coordinates (central point)
42.874824, -71.600533

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Amherst School District, largest first

  1. Town of Amherst11,861 people
  2. Amherst (CDP)726 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Mont Vernon School District5.3 mi northwest
  2. New Boston School District8.4 mi northwest
  3. Hollis School District8.7 mi south

These share a boundary with Amherst School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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