Amelia County Middle School

8740 Otterburn Road
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 306 students in grades 6-8, Amelia County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Amelia County Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 358.5 square miles around Amelia Court House, VA. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 13.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 19.5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Amelia County Middle School's student population of 306 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Amelia County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amelia County Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1376 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
55%
68%
(20-21)
61%
69%
(20-21)
45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
14%
21%
White
65%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
35%
0.54
(22-23)
37.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amelia County Middle School's ranking?
Amelia County Middle School is ranked #1376 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Amelia County Middle School often compared to?
Amelia County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amelia County High School, Amelia County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Amelia County Middle School?
306 students attend Amelia County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Amelia County Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amelia County Middle School?
Amelia County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amelia County Middle School offer ?
Amelia County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Amelia County Middle School part of?
Amelia County Middle School is part of Amelia County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Amelia County Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 358.5 square miles around Amelia Court House, VA. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 13.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 19.5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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