Best High Schools in Albemarle County, VA

Albemarle County, VA has 12 high schools with 8,583 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Albemarle County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Albemarle County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Western Albemarle High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1158 Students

2. Albemarle High

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1987 Students

3. Charlottesville High

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students

4. Monticello High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students

5. William Monroe High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greene County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 957 Students

6. Nelson County High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students

7. Buckingham County High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students

Best Middle Schools in Albemarle County, VA

Albemarle County, VA has 9 middle schools with 4,974 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Albemarle County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Albemarle County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Joseph T. Henley Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students

2. Lakeside Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students

3. Journey Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students

4. Leslie H. Walton Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students

5. Jackson P. Burley Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students

6. Nelson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students

7. William Monroe Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greene County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 675 Students

8. Buckingham County Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students

9. Walker Upper Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 616 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Albemarle County, VA

Albemarle County, VA has 31 elementary schools with 9,430 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Albemarle County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Albemarle County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Virginia L. Murray Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students

2. Hollymead Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students

3. Meriwether Lewis Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students

4. Brownsville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students

5. Baker-butler Elem

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students

6. Stone Robinson Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students

7. Venable Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students

8. Broadus Wood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students

9. Ruckersville Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greene County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 506 Students

10. Stony Point Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Albemarle County, VA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Albemarle County, VA has a total population of 112,395 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Albemarle County, VA

22,987

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

61%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Albemarle County, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

18.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

16.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Albemarle County, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Albemarle County, VA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,351 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Albemarle County, VA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations