Best Public Middle Schools in 24521 (Amherst, VA) (2025-26)

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Best 24521 Virginia Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 356 students in 24521, VA.

The top-ranked public middle school in 24521, VA is Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 24521 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 24521, VA 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 24521, VA Public Middle Schools (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 24521, VA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 24521, VA include Amherst Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 24521?

1 public middle schools are located in 24521.

What is the racial composition of students in 24521?

24521 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).