Amherst Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Amherst, Virginia 24521 · Amherst County Public Schools
#185 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#2769 of 15,369 nationally
About Amherst Middle
Amherst Middle is a public middle located in Amherst, in the Amherst County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 371 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 185th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 371.
There are 5 schools in Amherst; Amherst Middle ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Amherst Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Amherst Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students · 371 m away
Amherst Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 2.3 km away
Amherst County High
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,240 students · 2.4 km away
Amelon Elementary
Madison Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 13 km away
Temperance Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
93 students · 14 km away
Monelison Middle
Madison Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Dogwood Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students
Cumberland Middle
Cumberland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
374 students
Georgie D. Tyler Middle
Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
368 students
Riverheads Middle
Staunton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
Tazewell Middle
Tazewell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
377 students
Central Academy Middle
Fincastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
364 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Middle a good school?
Amherst Middle has a Success Index (US) of 72.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #185 of 340 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Amherst Middle rank in Virginia?
Amherst Middle ranks #185 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #2769 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Amherst Middle?
Amherst Middle had 371 students in 2025.
Is Amherst Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Amherst Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Amherst Middle?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Amherst Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.