| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County Public Schools | Amherst | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 3,987 | 9 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Amherst County compares
It enrolls 3,987 students across 9 schools. Its rating of 4/10 is below the Virginia average of 5.7/10.
School Districts in Amherst County, Virginia
Amherst County has 1 public school district covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Amherst County is Amherst County Public Schools (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SOL 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Virginia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Amherst County, VA?
1 school district serves zip codes in Amherst County, VA. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Amherst County, VA?
Of the districts serving Amherst County, Amherst County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 31st percentile among Virginia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Virginia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Virginia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Virginia only, never across state lines.