Home › Virginia › Amherst County
Best Schools in Amherst, VA
Amherst, VA has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,199 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Amherst exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Amherst, VA
The top high schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nelson County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
2. 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, VA
The top middle schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
2. Nelson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
3. Monelison Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, VA
The top elementary schools in Amherst, 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. Elon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
3. Tye River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 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
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Amherst, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Amherst, VA
How many schools are in Amherst, VA?
Amherst, VA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,199 students in total.
How do schools in Amherst perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Amherst score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Amherst exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Amherst?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Amherst, VA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Amherst
5 of 5 schools in Amherst carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1D: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Amherst. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.