How do these schools compare?
| Metric | AMHERST COUNTY HIGH | Central Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Amherst, VA | Amherst, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,240 | 268 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.8% | 78.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | AMHERST COUNTY HIGH | Central Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,911 | $13,911 |
| District | Amherst County Public Schools | Amherst County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | AMHERST COUNTY HIGH | Central Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 56.3% |
| African American | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.9% | 14.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | AMHERST COUNTY HIGH | Central Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 248:1 | 268:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.5% | 13.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 245 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.