Amherst Middle

Amherst County Public Schools
165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
371 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Amherst Middle School, located at 165 Gordons Fairground Rd in Amherst, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Amherst County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By fostering a balance of academic rigor and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions associated with high school and beyond.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for students, parents, and community members to access essential resources, including academic calendars, school news, and extracurricular information. Through its commitment to community engagement and student success, Amherst Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school climate that encourages both individual achievement and a strong sense of school spirit among its diverse student body.
371
Total Students
28.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    258 (69.5%)
  • Black
    54 (14.6%)
  • Two or More
    34 (9.2%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Amherst County Public Schools
Phone: (434)946-0691
Website: http://ams.amherst.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 307
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 118
Grade 7 134
Grade 8 119
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Monelison Middle
Amherst County Public Schools
469 Students
257 Trojan Rd
Madison Heights, VA 24572 (9.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th