Is Amherst County High a good school?

Amherst County High ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Virginia high schools.

How many students attend Amherst County High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,260 students attended Amherst County High.

What is the racial makeup of Amherst County High?

Students at Amherst County High are 67% White, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Amherst County High?

Amherst County High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Amelon Elementary Elementary : Amherst Elementary Elementary : Central Elementary Elementary : Elon Elementary Elementary : Madison Heights Elementary Elementary : Temperance Elementary Middle : Amherst Middle Middle : Monelison Middle

Amherst County High

Public 9-12

139 Lancer Lane
Amherst, VA 24521

(434) 946-2898

District: Amherst County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
264^th of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,757

Feeder schools for Amherst County High:

Elementary:	Amelon Elementary
	Amherst Elementary
	Central Elementary
	Elon Elementary
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	Madison Heights Elementary
	Temperance Elementary
Middle:	Amherst Middle
	Monelison Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 1,260

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.2%

African American:

17.1%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Amherst County High ranks worse than 81% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), African American (17.1%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amherst County High is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Amherst County High employs 88.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amherst County High is $8,757.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Amherst County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Amherst County High 264^th of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Amherst County High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Amherst County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Amherst County Public Schools 90^th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amherst County High

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Rank History for all students at Amherst County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	34.60	252^nd	308	18.2%
2006	34.70	242^nd	314	22.9%
2007	45.95	173^rd	313	44.7%
2008	44.55	181^st	316	42.7%
2009	45.35	178^th	313	43.1%
2010	48.89	174^th	317	45.1%
2011	41.44	209^th	320	34.7%
2012	32.54	256^th	321	20.2%
2013	23.94	277^th	321	13.7%
2014	39.59	212^th	322	34.2%
2015	33.53	247^th	322	23.3%
2016	25.20	284^th	321	11.5%
2017	27.37	275^th	324	15.1%
2018	37.51	234^th	326	28.2%
2019	39.43	223^rd	327	31.8%
2021	33.41	230^th	327	29.7%
2022	33.44	245^th	325	24.6%
2023	33.58	264^th	326	19.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Amherst County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.37	189^th	193	2.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Amherst County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.47	240^th	320	25.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Amherst County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.11	198^th	249	20.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Amherst County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.18	274^th	321	14.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Amherst County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.32	185^th	240	22.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Amherst County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.61	118^th	232	49.1%

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Rank History for White students at Amherst County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.52	301^st	315	4.4%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Amherst County High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1064	1064
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	993	993
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1317	1317
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1321	1321
1993	1053	263	4	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	1326
1994	1033	277	4	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	1318
1995	1092	288	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	1387
1996	1092	288	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	1387
1997	1069	301	5	1	10	n/a	n/a	0	1386
1998	1052	315	5	6	9	n/a	n/a	0	1387
1999	1060	332	3	6	13	n/a	n/a	0	1414
2000	1040	379	2	6	13	n/a	n/a	-30	1410
2001	1029	382	4	6	10	n/a	n/a	0	1431
2002	979	393	4	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	1391
2003	979	393	4	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	1391
2004	998	368	7	11	14	n/a	n/a	0	1398
2005	1021	398	6	10	20	n/a	n/a	0	1455
2006	1038	426	12	11	21	n/a	n/a	0	1508
2007	1029	431	13	14	15	n/a	n/a	1	1503
2008	1049	421	9	17	13	n/a	n/a	2	1511
2009	1035	413	10	17	9	n/a	n/a	4	1488
2010	1020	403	11	20	13	n/a	n/a	5	1472
2011	1035	377	9	28	16	0	38	0	1503
2012	986	340	5	34	17	0	58	0	1440
2013	956	317	7	42	14	2	54	0	1392
2014	918	309	7	35	11	2	64	0	1346
2015	911	295	7	35	10	2	57	0	1317
2016	881	301	9	44	11	0	63	0	1309
2017	851	281	7	40	11	0	72	0	1262
2018	777	278	9	42	8	0	69	0	1183
2019	758	254	10	36	4	1	94	0	1157
2020	783	225	10	39	3	0	119	0	1179
2021	805	217	5	37	5	0	126	0	1195
2022	828	198	2	47	10	1	131	0	1217
2023	847	215	1	61	11	1	124	0	1260

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amherst County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1064	66.4	16.0	n/a
1990	993	65.3	15.2	n/a
1991	1317	78.2	16.8	n/a
1992	1321	79.6	16.5	n/a
1993	1326	76.5	17.3	n/a
1994	1318	127.8	n/a	8.1
1995	1387	n/a	0.0	10.8
1996	1387	n/a	0.0	10.8
1997	1386	n/a	0.0	11.5
1998	1387	n/a	0.0	12.7
1999	1414	92.0	15.4	14.6
2000	1410	n/a	0.0	16.4
2001	1431	96.9	14.8	18.4
2002	1391	112.2	12.4	20.1
2003	1391	112.2	12.4	20.1
2004	1398	93.7	14.9	26.3
2005	1455	98.7	14.7	31.1
2006	1508	101.0	14.9	29.7
2007	1503	117.0	12.8	31
2008	1511	90.0	16.8	36.7
2009	1488	83.9	17.8	32.1
2010	1472	85.3	17.2	36.6
2011	1503	94.6	15.8	37.9
2012	1440	102.6	14.0	39.5
2013	1392	99.2	14.0	39.6
2014	1346	87.0	15.4	39.5
2015	1317	94.0	14.0	39.7
2016	1309	95.0	13.7	41.1
2017	1262	99.8	12.6	38.7
2018	1183	94.2	12.5	42.6
2019	1157	86.9	13.3	45.4
2020	1179	83.7	14.0	40.1
2021	1195	65.7	18.1	n/a
2022	1217	81.6	14.9	38.9
2023	1260	88.5	14.2	74.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Amherst County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1064	66.4	16.0	n/a
1990	993	65.3	15.2	n/a
1991	1317	78.2	16.8	n/a
1992	1321	79.6	16.5	n/a
1993	1326	76.5	17.3	n/a
1994	1318	127.8	n/a	8.1
1995	1387	n/a	0.0	10.8
1996	1387	n/a	0.0	10.8
1997	1386	n/a	0.0	11.5
1998	1387	n/a	0.0	12.7
1999	1414	92.0	15.4	14.6
2000	1410	n/a	0.0	16.4
2001	1431	96.9	14.8	18.4
2002	1391	112.2	12.4	20.1
2003	1391	112.2	12.4	20.1
2004	1398	93.7	14.9	26.3
2005	1455	98.7	14.7	31.1
2006	1508	101.0	14.9	29.7
2007	1503	117.0	12.8	31
2008	1511	90.0	16.8	36.7
2009	1488	83.9	17.8	32.1
2010	1472	85.3	17.2	36.6
2011	1503	94.6	15.8	37.9
2012	1440	102.6	14.0	39.5
2013	1392	99.2	14.0	39.6
2014	1346	87.0	15.4	39.5
2015	1317	94.0	14.0	39.7
2016	1309	95.0	13.7	41.1
2017	1262	99.8	12.6	38.7
2018	1183	94.2	12.5	42.6
2019	1157	86.9	13.3	45.4
2020	1179	83.7	14.0	40.1
2021	1195	65.7	18.1	n/a
2022	1217	81.6	14.9	38.9
2023	1260	88.5	14.2	74.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Amherst County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$130 (1.5%)	$8,695 (98.5%)	$8,825
2020	$140 (1.6%)	$8,450 (98.4%)	$8,590
2021	$317 (3.6%)	$8,439 (96.4%)	$8,757

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amherst County High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 223^rd of 327 High schools	Ranks 264^th of 326 High schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Amherst County High)	79	73	6%
End of Course Writing (Amherst County Public Schools)	78	73	5%
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Amherst County High)	81	67	14%
End of Course Geometry (Amherst County Public Schools)	80	67	13%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Amherst County High)	85	65	20%
End of Course Algebra I (Amherst County Public Schools)	90	69	21%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Amherst County High)	94	80	14%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%
End of Course Biology (Amherst County High)	80	60	20%
End of Course Biology (Amherst County Public Schools)	80	60	20%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course Earth Science (Amherst County High)	66	17	49%
End of Course Earth Science (Amherst County Public Schools)	86	57	29%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)	81	72	9%
End of Course English Reading (Amherst County High)	83	86	3%
End of Course English Reading (Amherst County Public Schools)	82	86	4%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Amherst County High)	65	57	8%
End of Course VA and US History (Amherst County Public Schools)	63	57	6%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Amherst County High)	70	21	49%
End of Course World History I (Amherst County Public Schools)	80	47	33%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Amherst County High)	44	40	4%
End of Course World History II (Amherst County Public Schools)	44	40	4%
End of Course World History II (Virginia)	81	48	33%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1157	1260	8.9%
African American	254	215	15.4%
American Indian	4	11	175%
Asian	10	1	90%
Hispanic	36	61	69.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	758	847	11.7%
Two or More Races	94	124	31.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.4%	74.8%	29.4%

Schools Near Amherst County High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SOL Writing (2023)				SOL Geometry (2023)		SOL Algebra I (2023)			SOL Algebra II (2023)	SOL Mathematics (2023)	SOL Biology (2023)				SOL Science (2023)	SOL Earth Science (2023)		SOL English Reading (2023)				SOL Geography (2023)	SOL VA and US History (2023)	SOL World History I (2023)		SOL World History II (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 8th Grade	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 8th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Amherst County High	Public	9-12	139 Lancer Lane	Amherst	24521	Amherst County	Amherst County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 946-2898	1,260	89	14.2	74.8%	847 (67.2%)	215 (17.1%)	61 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	124 (9.8%)	33.6	264^th of 326 public high schools	19.0%		33.4	245^th of 325 public high schools	24.6%	19			73.5		82.4			80.1	85.7			60.2	45.1				56.5				83.2		38.5			58.3			$8,757	$317	$8,439
E.C. Glass High	Public	9-12	2111 Memorial Ave	Lynchburg	24501	Lynchburg city	Lynchburg City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 515-5370	1,325	83	16.0	92.4%	525 (39.6%)	604 (45.6%)	82 (6.2%)	12 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	100 (7.5%)	37.2	249^th of 326 public high schools	23.6%		31.6	257^th of 325 public high schools	20.9%	8		64.4			83.3			61.3	61.3	89.3		76.6	38.0					29.4			84.3	54.6	93.9	28.6		67.1		7.5	$7,591	$118	$7,473
Nelson County High	Public	9-12	6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy	Lovingston	22949	Nelson County	Nelson County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 263-8317	517	46	11.1	70.0%	364 (70.4%)	70 (13.5%)	49 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	69	93^rd of 326 public high schools	71.5%		44.6	191^st of 325 public high schools	41.2%	98			75.5		89.7			98.4	90.0	100.0		95.8	65.5								89.2					81.2			$11,924	$406	$11,518
Heritage High	Public	9-12	3101 Wards Ferry Rd	Lynchburg	24502	Lynchburg city	Lynchburg City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 515-5400	1,073	67	16.0	93.8%	300 (28.0%)	546 (50.9%)	94 (8.8%)	22 (2.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (10.1%)	31.8	271^st of 326 public high schools	16.9%		41.4	209^th of 325 public high schools	35.7%	62		45.7			60.0			60.2	75.0	96.1		80.9	43.5	68.4	91.7					68.2	88.5		100.0	22.7		52.7		20.0	$7,984	$133	$7,851
Brookville High	Public	9-12	100 Laxton Rd	Lynchburg	24502	Campbell County	Campbell County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 239-2636	971	69	14.1	69.0%	679 (69.9%)	133 (13.7%)	80 (8.2%)	19 (2.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.7%)	66.5	105^th of 326 public high schools	67.8%		76.4	18^th of 325 public high schools	94.5%	87					93.1			88.5	91.4			88.5	58.2	54.6							89.2					79.9			$6,247	$339	$5,908
Jefferson Forest High	Public	9-12	1 Cavalier Circle	Forest	24551	Bedford County	Bedford County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 525-2674	1,309	88	14.8	23.3%	1,012 (77.3%)	101 (7.7%)	64 (4.9%)	60 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	69 (5.3%)	65.3	116^th of 326 public high schools	64.4%		55	121^st of 325 public high schools	62.8%	5			92.5	83.3	91.0	66.7		79.8	78.8	96.5		82.2	58.3	90.9			51.2				96.0	81.8		60.9			31.0	34.5	$4,861	$425	$4,436
Parry McCluer High	Public	8-12	100 Bradford Drive	Buena Vista	24416	Buena Vista city	Buena Vista City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(540) 261-2127	330	25	13.3	86.1%	290 (87.9%)	19 (5.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	43.8	225^th of 326 public high schools	31.0%		38.9	218^th of 325 public high schools	32.9%	7	55.6		61.0	69.2	90.0		100.0	87.7	63.6		66.7	70.0	73.2			62.3	71.9		70.3		73.5	64.3			65.7	53.9	19.1		$8,771	$545	$8,226

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