Albemarle County Public Schools

The Albemarle County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 24 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools, serving a diverse student population across the region.

The district is home to several standout schools, such as Hollymead Elementary and Virginia L. Murray Elementary, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Virginia with exceptional test scores and 5-star ratings. At the middle school level, Joseph T. Henley Middle and Lakeside Middle stand out for their strong academic performance. The district's high school landscape is more variable, with Community Lab School ranking 24th in the state, while other high schools, such as Albemarle High and Monticello High, perform at a lower level.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with a clear correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and its test scores. Schools with higher poverty rates, such as Woodbrook Elementary and Mary Carr Greer Elementary, tend to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, the data suggests that schools with higher spending per student, like Community Lab School, may have an advantage in terms of educational resources and opportunities.