Best Amherst County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 868 students in Amherst County, VA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Amherst County, VA are Amherst Middle School and Monelison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Amherst County, VA public middle schools have an score of 58% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Amherst County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Amherst County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Amherst Middle School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
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165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691

Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #22.

Monelison Middle School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
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257 Trojan Rd
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-1307

Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

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Amherst County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Pleasant View Elementary School (Closed 2018)

229 Dancing Creek Rd
Monroe, VA 24574
(434) 528-6492

Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Amherst County, VA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Amherst County, VA include Amherst Middle School and Monelison Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Amherst County?

2 public middle schools are located in Amherst County.

What is the racial composition of students in Amherst County?

Amherst County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).