Central Elementary vs Amherst Elementary
Amherst Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 4.7/10. In math proficiency, Amherst Elementary leads at 87.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central Elementary
Amherst, VA
4.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
323 students
Amherst Elementary
Amherst, VA
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
267 students
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| Metric | Central Elementary | Amherst Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.7 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.9 | 6.8 |
| Growth Score | 4.9 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.1% | 79.4% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| State Rank | #1,439 of 1,854 | #548 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 22th | 71th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Elementary | Amherst Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 77.0% | 87.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 72.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Amherst (24521) | Amherst (24521) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,077 | $69,077 |
| Median Home Value | $233,600 | $233,600 |
| Median Rent | $830 | $830 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.9% | 26.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | 10.4% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 27 min |