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
Amherst County High School was the only school that welcomed 9th-grade students in the county.
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 9th-grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County High School | 298 | 24% | 1,243 |
| Central Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 323 |
| Elon Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 318 |
| Madison Heights Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 429 |
| Monelison Middle School | 0 | 0% | 512 |
| Temperance Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 102 |
| Amelon Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 415 |
| Amherst Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 267 |
| Amherst Middle School | 0 | 0% | 356 |
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