Very Good
#609 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 33% in state
Nelson County High
High School · Nelson County Public Schools · Lovingston, VA
A high school in Lovingston, VA where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949
- Math 91% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nelson County High score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 90% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (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 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Nelson 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,144/100K
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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
$50,234
Median home value
$259,100
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Nelson County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nelson County High is listed in Nelson County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson County High
Nelson County High is a public high school in Lovingston, VA, part of Nelson County Public Schools, serving approximately 485 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson County High
What grades does Nelson County High serve?
Nelson County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nelson County High?
Nelson County High has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson County High is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelson County High rank in VA?
Nelson County High ranks #609 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Nelson County High's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Nelson County High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelson County High has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nelson County High a charter school?
No, Nelson County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson County High a Title I school?
No, Nelson County High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelson County High?
82.7% of students at Nelson 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nelson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (434) 263-8317
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 22949)
- 1,260
- Area median age
- 58
Official sources & links
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 22949; 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
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