Best Schools in Amherst County, VA
Amherst County, VA has 17 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,136 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Amherst County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Amherst County, VA
The top high schools in Amherst County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
2. Rockbridge County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
3. Amherst County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
Best Middle Schools in Amherst County, VA
The top middle schools in Amherst County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
2. Amherst Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
3. Maury River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
4. Monelison Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst County, VA
The top elementary schools in Amherst County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Temperance Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 92 Students
2. Big Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
3. Elon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
4. Amherst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
5. Madison Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
6. Amelon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
7. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
8. Natural Bridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 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
K-12 Students
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Amherst County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Amherst County, VA
How many schools are in Amherst County, VA?
Amherst County, VA has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,136 students in total.
How do schools in Amherst County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Amherst County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Amherst County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Amherst County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Amherst County
2 places in Amherst County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Amherst (5)
- Madison Heights (4)
School districts (1)
- Amherst County Public Schools (9 schools)