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Amherst County High

Amherst, Virginia · Grades 9 to 12 · Amherst County Public Schools

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About Amherst County High

Located in Amherst, Virginia, Amherst County High is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 1,240 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 14.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (86.4 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area. There are 3 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 9 schools in Amherst County Public Schools.

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School facts

Address139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA 24521
Phone(434) 946-2898
School districtAmherst County Public Schools
Grades9 to 12
Students (2024-25)1,240
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)86.4
Students per teacher14.4
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelHigh
Locale (NCES)Rural, distant, Amherst County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510021000065). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Central ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Amherst · 1.2 miAmherst ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Amherst · 1.4 miAmherst MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Amherst · 1.5 miAmelon ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Madison Heights, VA · 7.6 miElon ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Madison Heights, VA · 8.5 miMonelison MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Madison Heights, VA · 8.5 miTemperance ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Amherst · 8.6 miTemple Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12Madison Heights, VA · 8.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Amherst County High serve?

Amherst County High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Amherst County High?

Amherst County High reported 1,240 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst County High?

About 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,240 students and 86.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Amherst County High a public or charter school?

Amherst County High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Amherst County High in?

Amherst County High is part of Amherst County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/amherst-county-public-schools/

Where is Amherst County High located?

Amherst County High is at 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA 24521. The phone number is (434) 946-2898.

How many other schools are near Amherst County High?

There are 3 other schools within 5 miles of Amherst County High in our directory.

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