Summary
Nelson County High is a public high school located in Lovingston, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 485 students. The school is part of the Nelson County Public Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 129 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Nelson County High has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Virginia high schools in recent years, with a current ranking of 107 out of 328 schools. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years, indicating strong overall academic performance. Nelson County High's students have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in several subject areas, including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Biology, with scores significantly higher than the state averages. The school's 11th-grade English Reading proficiency rates have also been consistently above the state average, showcasing the strength of its language arts program.
Interestingly, Amherst County High, a larger school located approximately 14 miles from Nelson County High, has a lower overall ranking and academic performance compared to Nelson County High. Amherst County High's proficiency rates in several subject areas, such as Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading, are significantly lower than those of Nelson County High. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at Amherst County High is higher (14.8) compared to Nelson County High (10.6-11.3), which may contribute to the differences in academic performance. Despite these strong academic results, Nelson County High has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 14.8% to 25.2% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.
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