Best Nelson County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 485 students in Nelson County, VA.

The top ranked public high school in Nelson County, VA is Nelson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Nelson County, VA public high school have an score of 90% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public high schools.

Nelson County, VA public high school have a of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Nelson County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Nelson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Nelson County High School

(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
:

10/

Top 10%

6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-8317

Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Nelson County, VA?

The top ranked public high schools in Nelson County, VA include Nelson County High School.

How many public high schools are located in Nelson County?

1 public high schools are located in Nelson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?

Nelson County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).