Amherst County High School
139 Lancer Ln, Amherst, VA 24521
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,240
SAT Overall Score
1140
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Temperance Elementary School
1981 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
93
Math Proficiency
79%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
83%
Amherst Elementary School
156 Davis St, Amherst, VA 24521
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
307
Math Proficiency
71%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Amherst Middle School
165 Gordons Fairgrounds Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
371
Math Proficiency
76%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Central Elementary School
575 Union Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
268
Math Proficiency
56%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
For families seeking quality education in Amherst, VA the area offers 5 school options including the highly-rated Temperance Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 79% math proficiency and 83% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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