Best Schools in Amherst County, VA
Amherst County, VA has a total of 33 schools including 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 13,856 students attend Amherst County, VA schools. On average, schools in Amherst County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Amherst County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Amherst County, VA
Amherst County, VA has 8 high schools with 5,489 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Amherst County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Amherst County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jefferson Forest High
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
2. Amherst County High
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
3. Nelson County High
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Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
4. E.c. Glass High
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Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
5. Liberty High
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
6. Parry Mccluer High
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Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 330 Students
Best Middle Schools in Amherst County, VA
Amherst County, VA has 8 middle schools with 3,841 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Amherst County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Amherst County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Forest Middle
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students
2. Parry Mccluer Middle
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Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 119 Students
3. Liberty Middle
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
4. Nelson Middle
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Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
5. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation
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Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
6. Amherst Middle
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
7. Linkhorne Middle
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Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
8. Monelison Middle
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst County, VA
Amherst County, VA has 16 elementary schools with 4,526 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Amherst County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Amherst County exceed expectations.
1. Boonsboro Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
2. Big Island Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
3. Paul Munro Elementary
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Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
4. Amherst Elementary
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
5. Temperance Elementary
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 92 Students
6. Mountain View Elementary
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
7. Enderly Heights Elementary
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Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 191 Students
8. Robert S. Payne Elementary
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Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
9. Elon Elementary
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
10. Fairfield Elementary
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Amherst County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Amherst County, VA has a total population of 31,307 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Amherst County, VA
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High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Amherst County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amherst County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amherst County, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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