Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
The school that enrolled the largest number of 2nd-grade students in the county was Amelon Elementary School.
Within Amherst County schools, the largest number of students were found in 11th-grade, while pre-kindergarten had the least students.
Statewide, Amherst County ranked 62nd in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 61st the year before.
As of November 2023, according to Public Schools Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools nationwide.
| School Name | # of 2nd-grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelon Elementary School | 71 | 17.1% | 415 |
| Madison Heights Elementary School | 57 | 13.3% | 429 |
| Elon Elementary School | 53 | 16.7% | 318 |
| Central Elementary School | 47 | 14.6% | 323 |
| Amherst Elementary School | 41 | 15.4% | 267 |
| Temperance Elementary School | 19 | 18.6% | 102 |
| Monelison Middle School | 0 | 0% | 512 |
| Amherst County High School | 0 | 0% | 1,243 |
| Amherst Middle School | 0 | 0% | 356 |
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