Serving 1,240 students in grades 9-12, Amherst County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amherst County High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Amherst, VA, covering approximately 478.8 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 20.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amherst County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Amherst County High School's student population of 1,240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
1,240 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amherst County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst County High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Mascot
Lancer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amherst County High School's ranking?
Amherst County High School is ranked #641 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amherst County High School?
The graduation rate of Amherst County High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Amherst County High School?
1,240 students attend Amherst County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Amherst County High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amherst County High School?
Amherst County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amherst County High School offer ?
Amherst County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Amherst County High School part of?
Amherst County High School is part of Amherst County School District.
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