Top Rankings
Amelia County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,663 students in Amelia County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Amelia County School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
1,663 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Amelia County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
280 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
17%
22%
# White Students
1,101 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
66%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
122
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,284 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,094 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,284
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,094
$15,228
Best Amelia County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amelia County School District?
Amelia County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,663 students.
What is the rank of Amelia County School District?
Amelia County School District is ranked #83 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amelia County School District?
66% of Amelia County School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amelia County School District?
Amelia County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Amelia County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,094 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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