For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,243 students in Amherst County, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Amherst County, VA is Amherst County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Amherst County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Amherst County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amherst County High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amherst County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst County High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 Lancer Lane
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2898
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2898
Gr: 9-12 | 1,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Amherst County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Amherst County, VA include Amherst County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amherst County?
1 public high schools are located in Amherst County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst County?
Amherst County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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