AMHERST COUNTY HIGH
Reported Enrollment
1,260
students
District
Amherst County Public Schools
County Context Score
62/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA, 24521
School District
Amherst County Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 510021000065
- District ID
- 5100210
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,260 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
AMHERST COUNTY HIGH is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Amherst County has 10 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 9 schools. Similar-school links show 0 peer records when available.
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What AMHERST COUNTY HIGH tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Amherst County Public Schools, Amherst County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for AMHERST COUNTY HIGH. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Amherst County Public Schools.
1,260 students
AMHERST COUNTY HIGH reports 1,260 students, but there are no same-level county peers with enrollment data in the current build.
1 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,260 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
9 district schools
Amherst County Public Schools lists 6 primary, 2 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
6
Middle
2
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Amherst County Public Schools
School Profile FAQ
Is AMHERST COUNTY HIGH a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Amherst County Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for AMHERST COUNTY HIGH?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the AMHERST COUNTY HIGH data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare AMHERST COUNTY HIGH with nearby schools?
AMHERST COUNTY HIGH should be compared with 1 high school in Amherst County, plus other schools in Amherst County Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for AMHERST COUNTY HIGH?
Before using AMHERST COUNTY HIGH in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Amherst County Public Schools.
Part of Amherst County Public Schools
AMHERST COUNTY HIGH is one of 9 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,987 students across 9 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
9
Reported Enrollment
3,987
9 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Madison Heights ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Amelon ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- AMHERST MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Amherst ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Central ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Elon ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- MONELISON MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Temperance ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Amherst County Schools
County Context Score
62/100
County-level composite across 10 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.