| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 02, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | AMERICAN WOODMARK CORP |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000794619 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 02, 2024 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | VA |
| Entity File Number | 000-14798 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 54-1138147 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 561 Shady Elm Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Winchester |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 22602 |
| City Area Code | (540) |
| Local Phone Number | 665-9100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock (no par value) |
| Trading Symbol | AMWD |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
