Amherst County Public Schools School District
School District · Amherst, Virginia
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Amherst County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Amherst County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Amherst Elementary
Amherst · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amherst Middle
Amherst · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Temperance Elementary
Amherst · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#78 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,301
$768 vs Virginia median
District size
3,965 students
Typical than Virginia median
The short answer
Amherst County Public Schools ranks #78 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Amherst County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Amherst Elementary (7.4/10), Amherst Middle (7.2/10), and Temperance Elementary (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Amherst County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Amherst Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Temperance Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Elon Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Madison Heights Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Amherst County High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Amelon Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Central Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Monelison Middle | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Amherst County Public Schools
Amherst County Public Schools is a Amherst, Virginia school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,965 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $14,301 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Amherst County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Amherst Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Amherst County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 69.3% and ELA proficiency of 75.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Amherst County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Amherst County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Amherst County Public Schools
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Amherst
- Total Enrollment
- 3,965
- Teachers (FTE)
- 307
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Amherst County Public Schools?
Amherst County Public Schools has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Amherst County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Amherst County Public Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Amherst County Public Schools?
Amherst County Public Schools spends $14,301 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Amherst County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Amherst County Public Schools is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Amherst County Public Schools?
Amherst Elementary is the highest-rated school in Amherst County Public Schools with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Amherst County Public Schools?
Across schools in Amherst County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Amherst County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Amherst County Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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