Amherst County Public Schools Email Format
Primary and Secondary EducationVirginia, United States201-500 Employees
Amherst County Public Schools is a public Pre-K through 12 education system based in Amherst, Virginia, situated in the Piedmont region between the James River and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The district operates one comprehensive four-year high school, two middle schools, six elementary schools, and the Amherst Education Center, which provides an alternative program for struggling students, a GED program, and an Alternative to Suspension program. It serves a diverse student population of more than 3,900 and employs hundreds of staff members, underscoring a commitment to recruiting effective educators and supporting their ongoing professional development. Its mission centers on cultivating excellence in academics, career readiness, and citizenship, guided by the view that dedicated educators drive student success. In recent years the district has attained full accreditation from the Virginia Department of Education for all its schools, and it has pursued collaborative initiatives, including a partnership with Second Stage Amherst to showcase student creativity.