For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,243 students in Amherst, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Amherst, VA is Amherst County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Amherst, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amherst County High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Amherst, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst County High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 Lancer Lane
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2898
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2898
Grades: 9-12
| 1,243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amherst, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Amherst, VA include Amherst County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amherst?
1 public high schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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