The Amherst County Public Schools, in conjunction with the County of Amherst, is the largest employer in Amherst County. We work together for the citizens of Amherst County to ensure that the funds are expended with the students as the number one priority. Our students are the future; therefore, we are obligated to ensure students are provided the educational opportunities and resources for future success in their chosen field.

The Amherst County Public Schools’ 2025-2026 School Operational Budget is $64,569,290.

• The School Operational Budget includes $3,066,912 for the Child Nutrition Program, $2,347,651 for the Federal Programs and $658,980 for the Adult Basic Programs.
• The balance of $58,495,747 is used for the regular school operational budget.
• For the 2025-2026 school year, projected enrollment for grades K-12 is 3615.25.
• The number of full-time and part-time employees for the 2025-2026 school year is approximately 753.93.  This number does not include employees hired as substitutes.

 
Students, educators and citizens of Amherst County should be proud of contributing to the success of ACPS.