For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 359 students in Nelson County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Nelson County, VA is Nelson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nelson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6925 Thomas Nelson Highway
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-4801
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-4801
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nelson County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nelson County, VA include Nelson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nelson County?
1 public middle schools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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