VAMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Amherst Middle — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Amherst, Virginia|Amherst County Public Schools
Amherst, VA 24521
School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
356
Student:Teacher
11.9:1
Locale
Rural
District
Amherst County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
80.1%
Phone
(434)946-0691School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
66%
37th percentile in VA
Math Proficiency
30%
11th percentile in VA
Chronic Absenteeism
10.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1
Better than 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)
371
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst Middle
Enrollment at Amherst Middle stands at 356 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.
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