Amherst County High vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 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
Central Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students
| Measure | Amherst County High Amherst, Virginia | Central Elementary Amherst, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 317 | #546 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3721 of 16,910 | #9702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,240 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 1,240 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 68.3).
- •Amherst County High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Amherst County High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Amherst County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 82.8%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.4).
- •Amherst County High is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 268.
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 Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (72.3 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 Central Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst County High: 1,240. Central Elementary: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst County High and Central Elementary rank in Virginia?
Amherst County High is 196th of 317 and Central Elementary is 546th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).