Best Schools in Nelson County, VA
Nelson County, VA has a total of 8 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 3,326 students attend Nelson County, VA schools. On average, schools in Nelson County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Nelson County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Nelson County, VA
Nelson County, VA has 2 high schools with 1,511 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 Nelson County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nelson County exceed expectations.
1. Rockbridge County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
2. Nelson County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nelson County, VA
Nelson County, VA has 2 middle schools with 842 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 Nelson County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nelson County exceed expectations.
1. Nelson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
2. Maury River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelson County, VA
Nelson County, VA has 4 elementary schools with 973 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 Nelson County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nelson County don't meet expectations.
1. Fairfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
2. Rockfish River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
3. Tye River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
4. North Branch School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 115 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nelson County, VA has a total population of 14,775 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nelson County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nelson County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Nelson County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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