Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 24521

5 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Amherst

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Temperance Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Amherst County Public Schools
4.3 mi
81%
+8 vs state
83%
+11 vs state
74%
+5 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 69% in 2022-23 → 79% in 2025-26 83% 12% 93 White 87%
Amherst Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Amherst County Public Schools
4.4 mi
73%
±0 vs state
80%
+9 vs state
77%
+8 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 70% in 2022-23 → 77% in 2025-26 83% 13% 307 White 63%
Amherst County High
Grades 9–12 · Amherst County Public Schools
5.0 mi
67%
−13 vs state
83%
−3 vs state
63%
−14 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 74% in 2022-23 → 71% in 2025-26 80% 14% 1,240 White 66%
Central Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Amherst County Public Schools
5.7 mi
66%
−7 vs state
60%
−12 vs state
66%
−3 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 65% in 2022-23 → 64% in 2025-26 83% 23% 268 White 56%
Amherst Middle
Grades 6–8 · Amherst County Public Schools
5.8 mi
65%
+3 vs state
71%
−2 vs state
81%
+15 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 68% in 2022-23 → 73% in 2025-26 83% 13% 371 White 70%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).