Amelia County Middle School

8740 Otterburn Road
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 351 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Amelia County Middle School's student population of 351 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
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 0.55, 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
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
17%
22%
White
64%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
351 students attend Amelia County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Amelia County Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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