Best Schools in Nelson County, VA
Nelson County, VA has 18 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,793 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Nelson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nelson County, VA
The top high schools in Nelson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nelson County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
2. Stuarts Draft High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students
3. Monticello High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
4. Rockbridge County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
5. Amherst County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nelson County, VA
The top middle schools in Nelson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
2. Nelson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
3. Maury River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
4. Leslie H. Walton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students
5. Stuarts Draft Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 488 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelson County, VA
The top elementary schools in Nelson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Temperance Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 92 Students
2. Rockfish River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
3. Stuarts Draft Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
4. Tye River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
5. Fairfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
6. Scottsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
7. Red Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
8. 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.
Questions About Schools in Nelson County, VA
How many schools are in Nelson County, VA?
Nelson County, VA has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,793 students in total.
How do schools in Nelson County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Nelson County score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Nelson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nelson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nelson County
3 places in Nelson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Lovingston (2)
- Afton (1)
- Arrington (1)
School districts (1)
- Nelson County Public Schools (4 schools)