How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Amherst County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Amherst, Virginia | Chesterfield, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 3,987 | 63,916 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 65 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 14.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Amherst County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,028 | $12,207 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.3% | 10.1% |
| State Revenue | 58.7% | 47.1% |
| Local Revenue | 25.0% | 42.8% |
Amherst County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Amherst County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 40.3% |
| African American | 18.1% | 26.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% | 23.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.3% | 51.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Amherst County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 192 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 10 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 297.1:1 | 296.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.6% | 17.5% |
School Types
Amherst County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.