Nelson County Public Schools


Summary:

The Nelson County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district's schools have shown a consistent trend of improvement, with several standout performers like Nelson County High and Tye River Elementary leading the way.

Nelson County High is the district's top-performing school, ranked 98 out of 329 Virginia high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently excels on SOL tests, particularly in Algebra I, where its proficiency rates far surpass the state averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.1, the high school provides relatively small class sizes that may contribute to its academic success.

While the district faces socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Tye River Elementary stands out for its strong performance on SOL tests, particularly in 3rd grade Mathematics. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 suggests a focus on personalized learning, which may be a factor in its academic achievements. Overall, the Nelson County Public Schools district is making strides in improving the quality of education for its diverse student population.

District Detail

 84 Courthouse Square
Lovingston, VA 22949-0276

 (434) 260-7646

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 130 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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