For the 2026-27 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 average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency 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 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Amherst County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Monelison Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
257 Trojan Rd
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-1307
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-1307
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Amherst County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
229 Dancing Creek Rd
Monroe, VA 24574
(434) 528-6492
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 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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