For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 517 students in Nelson County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Nelson County, VA is Nelson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Nelson County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nelson County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nelson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nelson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-8317
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-8317
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nelson County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Nelson County, VA include Nelson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nelson County?
1 public high schools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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