School District · Virginia
Amherst County Public Schools
📍 Amherst, VA · Amherst County · NCES LEAID 5100210
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
P. O. Box 1257, Amherst, VA 24521
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
5100210
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Amherst County Public Schools4 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Amherst County Public Schools?▼
Amherst County Public Schools serves 4 zip codes: 24521, 24572, 24574, 24595. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Amherst County Public Schools rated?▼
Amherst County Public Schools has an overall rating of 4 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 31st percentile among Virginia school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Virginia only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Amherst County Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 3,987 students across 9 schools for Amherst County Public Schools.
What grades does Amherst County Public Schools serve?▼
Amherst County Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Amherst County Public Schools?▼
You can reach Amherst County Public Schools by phone at (434)946-9387 or by mail at P. O. Box 1257, Amherst, VA 24521. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Amherst County Public Schools
Amherst County Public Schools is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in Virginia, primarily in Amherst County. It carries an overall rating of 4/10 (Below Average), the 31st percentile among Virginia districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Virginia districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (434)946-9387 before making a housing decision.