Amherst County High vs Mechanicsville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 151 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
Mechanicsville High
Mechanicsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students
| Measure | Amherst County High Amherst, Virginia | Mechanicsville High Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #196 of 317 | #22 of 317 |
| National rank | #3721 of 16,910 | #325 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,240 | 1,245 |
| Enrollment | 1,240 | 1,245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| city | Amherst | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 68.3).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 80.2%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Mechanicsville High is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 1,240.
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 Mechanicsville High?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsville High ranks higher (88.7 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 Mechanicsville High?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst County High: 1,240. Mechanicsville High: 1,245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst County High and Mechanicsville High rank in Virginia?
Amherst County High is 196th of 317 and Mechanicsville High is 22nd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).