- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amherst, VA
Amherst Middle
Federal NCES profile for Amherst Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510021000066
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Amherst Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Amherst, VA.
School address
District: Amherst County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510021000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Amherst Middle held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 510021000066 · Amherst, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 12:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst County High (1,240 students)
Amherst Middle held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Amherst Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amherst County
Amherst County High
1,240 students
- Monelison Midd 469
Monelison Middle
469 students
- Madison Height 449
Madison Heights Elementary
449 students
- Amelon Element 415
Amelon Elementary
415 students
- This school 371
Amherst Middle
371 students
- Amherst Elemen 307
Amherst Elementary
307 students
What this shows Amherst Middle reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amherst Middle compares
Amherst Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Amherst Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst County Public Schools reports $14,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amherst Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monelison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amelon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Middle
How many students attend Amherst Middle?
Amherst Middle has 371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amherst, VA. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amherst Middle?
77.2% of students at Amherst Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst Middle?
The largest demographic group at Amherst Middle is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Amherst, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst Middle?
Amherst Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amherst Middle rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Amherst, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Amherst on the city page.
What other schools are in Amherst County Public Schools?
Besides Amherst Middle, Amherst County Public Schools also operates Amherst County High (1,240 students), Monelison Middle (469 students), and Madison Heights Elementary (449 students). See the Amherst County Public Schools district page for the complete list.