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#1392 of 1,851 schools in VA

Fluvanna County High

High School · Fluvanna County Public Schools · Palmyra, VA

A high school in Palmyra, VA serving grades 8th – 12th.

1918 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, VA 22963

  • Math 73% vs VA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 71% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)80% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation9.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,076
Chronic Absenteeism47.8%

Students at Fluvanna County High score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency73%(2025 SOL)
School
State
70%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency71%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
83%
2017
ELA
85%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fluvanna County High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average569/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,761

Median home value

$294,600

Median rent

$1,419/mo

College educated

42.4%

Homeownership

92.3%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22963; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fluvanna County Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fluvanna County High is listed in Fluvanna County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fluvanna County High

Fluvanna County High is a public high school in Palmyra, VA, part of Fluvanna County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,431 students in grades 8th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fluvanna County High

What grades does Fluvanna County High serve?

Fluvanna County High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Fluvanna County High?

Fluvanna County High has an enrollment of approximately 1,431 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fluvanna County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fluvanna County High is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fluvanna County High rank in VA?

Fluvanna County High ranks #1,392 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Fluvanna County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fluvanna County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fluvanna County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fluvanna County High has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fluvanna County High a charter school?

No, Fluvanna County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fluvanna County High a Title I school?

No, Fluvanna County High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fluvanna County High?

36.3% of students at Fluvanna County High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
1,431
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Fluvanna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.8%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 22963)
16,786
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
43.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22963; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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