VAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Amherst County High — School Profile & District Info
High|Amherst, Virginia|Amherst County Public Schools
Amherst, VA 24521
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,243
Student:Teacher
15:1
Locale
Rural
District
Amherst County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
77.0%
Phone
(434)946-2898School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
81%
72th percentile in VA
Math Proficiency
57%
51th percentile in VA
Graduation Rate
93%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
13 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
16 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1
Near average in VADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,301
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 61%Local 24%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$279,954
+1.3% YoY
Lynchburg, VA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,240
Current enrollment
Stable(+5% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst County High
Amherst County High currently enrolls 1,243 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in VA.
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