Amherst Elementary vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
Central Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students
| Measure | Amherst Elementary Amherst, Virginia | Central Elementary Amherst, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #525 of 1,142 | #546 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9287 of 50,301 | #9702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.9 vs 72.3).
- •Amherst Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Amherst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 83.4%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.0).
- •Amherst Elementary is the larger school with 307 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 Elementary better than Central Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amherst Elementary and Central Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Elementary: 307. Central Elementary: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Elementary and Central Elementary rank in Virginia?
Amherst Elementary is 525th of 1,142 and Central Elementary is 546th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).