For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nelson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nelson County High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-8317
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-8317
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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