There were only 14 Asian students enrolled in Amherst County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 30% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Amherst County welcomed 3,900 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised only 0.4% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the nine schools in the county, Central Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of Asian students in the 2024-25 school year, with five students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelon Elementary School | 2 | 415 | 0.5% |
| Amherst County High School | 3 | 1,240 | 0.2% |
| Amherst Elementary School | 1 | 307 | 0.3% |
| Amherst Middle School | 2 | 371 | 0.5% |
| Central Elementary School | 5 | 268 | 1.9% |
| Elon Elementary School | — | 288 | — |
| Madison Heights Elementary School | — | 449 | — |
| Monelison Middle School | 1 | 469 | 0.2% |
| Temperance Elementary School | — | 93 | — |
