Top 5 Best Amherst County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,970 students in Amherst County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 365 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Amherst County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Amherst County, VA are Amherst County High School, Amherst Elementary School and Temperance Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Amherst County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Amherst County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst County High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
139 Lancer Lane
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2898
Grades: 9-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Temperance Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #44.
Elon Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
147 Younger Dr
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6496
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Amelon Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
132 Amer Court
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6498
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Amherst Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Monelison Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
257 Trojan Rd
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-1307
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #99.
Madison Heights Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
287 Learning Lane
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Amherst County, VA

Amherst County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
229 Dancing Creek Rd
Monroe, VA 24574
(434) 528-6492
Grades: PK-5
| 45 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Amherst County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Amherst County, VA include Amherst County High School, Amherst Elementary School and Temperance Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Amherst County, VA?
9 public schools are located in Amherst County, VA.
What percentage of students in Amherst County, VA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Amherst County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst County, VA?
Amherst County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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