School District · Texas
Amherst Independent School District
📍 Amherst, TX · Lamb County · NCES LEAID 4808160
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
P O BOX 248, AMHERST, TX 79312
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4808160
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Amherst Independent School District1 zip code
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Amherst Independent School District?▼
Amherst Independent School District serves 1 zip code: 79312. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Amherst Independent School District rated?▼
Amherst Independent School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 3rd percentile among Texas school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Texas only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Amherst Independent School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 120 students across 1 school for Amherst Independent School District.
What grades does Amherst Independent School District serve?▼
Amherst Independent School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Amherst Independent School District?▼
You can reach Amherst Independent School District by phone at (806)246-3221 or by mail at P O BOX 248, AMHERST, TX 79312. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Amherst Independent School District
Amherst Independent School District is a public school district serving 1 zip code in Texas, primarily in Lamb County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 3rd percentile among Texas districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Texas districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (806)246-3221 before making a housing decision.