Amherst County High School

Amherst County High School is a public high school, grades 9–12, serving Amherst County, Virginia, United States. As the only high school in the county, it offers a comprehensive program from advanced (AP) classes to classes offered through a reciprocity program with local colleges that allow students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time. In addition to the academic program, the school has a comprehensive vocational-technical department that includes welding (offering certification), auto mechanics, LPN nursing (certification offered), EMT-B (certification offered), masonry, carpentry and agriculture.

Notable alumni

 * Buddy Bailey, minor league baseball manager
 * Ken Dixon (1978), professional baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles
 * Pierre Thomas (1980), journalist
 * Randy Tomlin (1985), professional baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates