For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,663 students in Amelia County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 175 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Amelia County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Amelia County, VA are Amelia County High School, Amelia County Elementary School and Amelia County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amelia County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Amelia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amelia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amelia County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8500 Otterburn Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2101
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2101
Grades: 9-12
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Amelia County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8533 N Five Forks Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2433
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2433
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #33.
Amelia County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8740 Otterburn Road
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-4422
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-4422
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amelia-nottoway Voc Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
148 Vo Tech Rd
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7854
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7854
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Piedmont Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
148 Vo-tech Road
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7471
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7471
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Amelia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Piedmont Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
148 Voc-tech Road
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7471
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7471
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Amelia County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Amelia County, VA include Amelia County High School, Amelia County Elementary School and Amelia County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Amelia County?
5 public schools are located in Amelia County.
What percentage of students in Amelia County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Amelia County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amelia County?
Amelia County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Amelia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Amelia County include: Amelia County High School vs. Amelia County Middle School, Amelia County Middle School vs. Amelia County High School, Amelia County Middle School vs. Amelia County Elementary School
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