Summary:
The 24521 zip code area of Amherst County, Virginia is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Amherst County Public Schools district. The district as a whole is ranked 96 out of 129 in Virginia and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within this district, a few schools stand out. Temperance Elementary is a small but high-performing school, ranking in the top 30% of Virginia elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. It has strong test scores, with 85-100% proficiency in math, reading, and science. Meanwhile, Amherst Middle ranks in the top 45% of Virginia middle schools and has a 3-star rating, with particularly strong performance in math. However, the other schools in the district struggle, with test scores well below state averages in many subjects, suggesting significant performance gaps within the district.
Across the district, there are some concerning trends, including high rates of free/reduced lunch (76.99% to 81.11%) and chronic absenteeism (15.7% to 15.7%). The district also has a slightly below-average four-year graduation rate (92.8%) and a higher-than-average dropout rate (4.5%) at Amherst County High. These equity issues and systemic challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and a focus on addressing barriers to student success within the Amherst County Public Schools district.
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