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6.6 avg / 10

Albemarle County Public Schools School District

School District · Charlottesville, Virginia

Students: 13,808
Teachers (FTE): 1,081

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

24

15 elem, 5 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,536

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

How this district compares

Virginia rank

#49 of 131

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,536

+$2,467 vs Virginia median

District size

13,808 students

Much larger than Virginia median

About Albemarle County Public Schools

Albemarle County Public Schools is a Charlottesville, Virginia school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 13,808 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $17,536 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Albemarle County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Community Lab School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Albemarle County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 72.5% and ELA proficiency of 75.3%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Albemarle County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 72.5%
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ELA Proficiency 75.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Albemarle County Public Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Charlottesville
Total Enrollment
13,808
Teachers (FTE)
1,081
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Albemarle County Public Schools?

Albemarle County Public Schools has 24 schools in total — 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Albemarle County Public Schools?

The average composite rating for Albemarle County Public Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Albemarle County Public Schools?

Albemarle County Public Schools spends $17,536 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Albemarle County Public Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Albemarle County Public Schools is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Albemarle County Public Schools?

Community Lab School is the highest-rated school in Albemarle County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Albemarle County Public Schools?

Across schools in Albemarle County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Albemarle County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?

Albemarle County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
72.5%
ELA Proficiency
75.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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