For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,817 students in Nottoway County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 437 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Nottoway County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nottoway County, VA are Nottoway High School, Crewe Primary and Nottoway Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nottoway County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Nottoway County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nottoway County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nottoway High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5267 Old Nottoway Rd
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5373
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5373
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Crewe Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1953 Sunnyside Rd
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 645-8149
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 645-8149
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Nottoway Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5285 Old Nottoway Road
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5353
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5353
Gr: 5-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Nottoway Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5279 Old Nottoway Rd
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5375
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5375
Gr: 7-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Blackstone Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 East Street
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-5300
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-5300
Gr: PK-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Piedmont Alternative School
Alternative School
5279 Old Nottoway Rd
Nottoway, VA 23955
(434) 645-9596
Nottoway, VA 23955
(434) 645-9596
Nottoway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
507 Miller St
Burkeville, VA 23922
(434) 767-5236
Burkeville, VA 23922
(434) 767-5236
Gr: PK-K | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Nottaway Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
650 Schutt Rd
Burkeville, VA 23922
(804) 767-5543
Burkeville, VA 23922
(804) 767-5543
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nottoway County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Nottoway County, VA include Nottoway High School, Crewe Primary and Nottoway Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Nottoway County?
5 public schools are located in Nottoway County.
What percentage of students in Nottoway County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Nottoway County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nottoway County?
Nottoway County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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