For the 2025 school year, there are 5 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 33% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nottoway County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nottoway High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5267 Old Nottoway Rd
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5373
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5373
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Crewe Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1953 Sunnyside Rd
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 645-8149
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 645-8149
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Nottoway Intermediate
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5285 Old Nottoway Road
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5353
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5353
Grades: 5-6
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Blackstone Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 East Street
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-5300
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-5300
Grades: PK-4
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Nottoway Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5279 Old Nottoway Rd
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5375
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5375
Grades: 7-8
| 248 students
Nottoway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
507 Miller St
Burkeville, VA 23922
(434) 767-5236
Burkeville, VA 23922
(434) 767-5236
Grades: PK-K
| 132 students
Nottaway Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
650 Schutt Rd
Burkeville, VA 23922
(804) 767-5543
Burkeville, VA 23922
(804) 767-5543
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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