Best Schools in Amherst, VA
Amherst, VA has a total of 15 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 5,670 students attend Amherst, VA schools. On average, schools in Amherst score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Amherst exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Amherst, VA
Amherst, VA has 3 high schools with 2,107 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 score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Amherst exceed expectations.
1. Amherst County High
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
2. Nelson County High
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Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
3. Parry Mccluer High
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Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 330 Students
Best Middle Schools in Amherst, VA
Amherst, VA has 4 middle schools with 1,319 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 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Amherst greatly exceed expectations.
1. Parry Mccluer Middle
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Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 119 Students
2. Nelson Middle
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Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
3. Amherst Middle
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
4. Monelison Middle
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, VA
Amherst, VA has 8 elementary schools with 2,244 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 score 48% 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 meet expectations.
1. Amherst Elementary
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
2. Temperance Elementary
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 92 Students
3. Enderly Heights Elementary
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Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 191 Students
4. Elon Elementary
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
5. Amelon Elementary
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
6. Central Elementary
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Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
7. Tye River Elementary
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Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
8. F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary
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Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Amherst, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Amherst, VA has a total population of 7,628 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Amherst, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amherst, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amherst, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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