Best Public Middle Schools in Amherst, VA (2025-26)

Best Amherst Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 356 students in Amherst, VA.

The top ranked public middle school in Amherst, VA is Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Amherst, VA public middle school have an score of 71% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Amherst, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Amherst Middle School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
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Bottom 50%

165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691

Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Amherst, VA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Amherst, VA include Amherst Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Amherst?

1 public middle schools are located in Amherst.

What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?

Amherst public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).