Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District

153 Washington St
Amherst, VA 24521
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,970 students in Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District 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).
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).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
3,970 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VA)
#88 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Amherst Co PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amherst Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amherst Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Amherst Co PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71
# American Indian Students
40 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
18%
# Black Students
729 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
18%
22%
# White Students
2,599 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
66%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
399 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
120
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
273
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
282
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
280
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
296
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
287
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
277
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
305
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
295
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
338
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
341
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
310
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
296
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
270
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,678 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Amherst Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$50 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Amherst Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,781
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Amherst Co PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,678
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Amherst Co PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District?
Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,970 students.
What is the rank of Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District?
Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #93 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District?
66% of Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% 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 Co PBLC Schs School District?
Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,678 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,970 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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