Schools in Amherst, VA
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Amherst has 5 public schools
with a total enrollment of 2,277 students
and 182 teachers.
There are 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
Public Schools (5)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMHERST COUNTY HIGH | High | 1,260 | 88 | 14.3:1 |
| AMHERST MIDDLE | Middle | 347 | 31 | 11.2:1 |
| Central Elementary | Elementary | 318 | 31 | 10.3:1 |
| Amherst Elementary | Elementary | 260 | 23 | 11.3:1 |
| Temperance Elementary | Elementary | 92 | 9 | 10.2:1 |
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