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Of the 3,965 students attending Amherst County schools, 63.5% were white. Black made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in Amherst County, representing 64.3% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 0.6% compared to the previous year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County High School | White | 66.4% | 1,243 |
| Monelison Middle School | White | 59.4% | 512 |
| Madison Heights Elementary School | White | 50.1% | 429 |
| Amelon Elementary School | White | 59.5% | 415 |
| Amherst Middle School | White | 70.2% | 356 |
| Central Elementary School | White | 55.1% | 323 |
| Elon Elementary School | White | 78% | 318 |
| Amherst Elementary School | White | 60.7% | 267 |
| Temperance Elementary School | White | 86.3% | 102 |
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