Amherst County High vs Amherst Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst County High
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,240 students
Amherst Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | Amherst County High Amherst, Virginia | Amherst Elementary Amherst, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 317 | #525 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3721 of 16,910 | #9287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,240 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 1,240 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 68.3).
- •Amherst Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Amherst County High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Amherst County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 83.4%).
- •Amherst Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.4).
- •Amherst County High is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 307.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst County High better than Amherst Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Elementary ranks higher (72.9 vs 68.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amherst County High and Amherst Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst County High: 1,240. Amherst Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst County High and Amherst Elementary rank in Virginia?
Amherst County High is 196th of 317 and Amherst Elementary is 525th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).