| Cover Page | Jul. 09, 2020 | Jul. 31, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | American Woodmark Corporation | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000794619 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --04-30 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 561 Shady Elm Road, | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | VA | |
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 9, 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 |
