Overview
Amherst County High School is a public school in Amherst, VA, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 2 high schools in Amherst County Public Schools.
School Rating
Amherst County High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
ACADEMICS
College Prep
GreatSchools gathers college prep information from government-collected data.
ACADEMICS
College Success
How do high schools help students succeed in college? Learn about the best practices of College Success Award winning schools.
Parent Tip
Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.
ACADEMICS
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this school how they ensure that students are well prepared.
ACADEMICS
Test Scores
These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
Parent Tip
Ask the school what it’s doing to help students who are behind. Understand what on-track learning looks like, and explore higher-performing schools in your area to find the best opportunities for your child to succeed.
ACADEMICS
Courses & Programs
The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.
ACADEMICS
Race/Ethnicity
ACADEMICS
STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
STUDENT LIFE
About the School
3 Reviews
Neighborhood
139 Lancer Lane
Amherst, VA 24521
School leader: Mr Joey Crawford
Nearby Schools
-
Amherst Presbyterian Nursery1.11 milesPrivate; PK
-
Little Learners Pre-School1.11 milesPrivate; PK
-
Sweet Briar College Campus School1.2 milesPrivate; PK, K
-
Lyn Cag Northern Amherst Head Start1.23 milesPrivate; PK
-
Central Elementary School1.23 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
-
Amherst Elementary School1.41 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
-
Amherst Middle School1.44 milesPublic district; 6-8
-
Amherst Early Learning Center1.5 milesPrivate; PK
-
New Life Church Pre-School & Dc6.05 milesPrivate; PK
-
Paul Munro Elementary School11.62 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
-
Nelson Middle School14.38 milesPublic district; 6-8
-
Amherst Middle School1.44 milesPublic district; 6-8
-
Temperance Elementary School8.6 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
-
Monelison Middle School8.52 milesPublic district; 6-8
-
Boonsboro Elementary School13.73 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
-
Amherst Elementary School1.41 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
-
Elon Elementary School8.46 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
-
Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov.12.23 milesPublic district; 6-8
-
Dearington Elem/Innovation12.25 milesPublic district; PK, K-5