| Cover Page | Jun. 01, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | American Woodmark Corporation |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000794619 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 561 Shady Elm Road, |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | VA |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 1, 2020 |
| City Area Code | 540 |
| Local Phone Number | 665-9100 |
| Entity File Number | 000-14798 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 54-1138147 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Winchester, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 22602 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
