For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,291 students in 24521, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 24521, VA are Amherst County High School, Amherst Elementary School and Temperance Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24521 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24521, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst County High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 Lancer Lane
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2898
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2898
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Temperance Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24521, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24521, VA include Amherst County High School, Amherst Elementary School and Temperance Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24521?
5 public schools are located in 24521.
What is the racial composition of students in 24521?
24521 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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