Is Nelson County High a good school?

Nelson County High ranks 93 rd of 326 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nelson County High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Nelson County High.

What is the racial makeup of Nelson County High?

Students at Nelson County High are 70% White, 14% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Nelson County High?

Nelson County High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Rockfish River Elementary Elementary : Tye River Elementary Middle : Nelson Middle

Nelson County High School in Lovingston VA

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Nelson County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Nelson County High 93^rd of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Nelson County High in the ranking list.)

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Nelson County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nelson County Public Schools 35^th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nelson County High

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Rank History for all students at Nelson County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	37.74	236^th	308	23.4%
2006	32.03	255^th	314	18.8%
2007	37.00	238^th	313	24.0%
2008	55.59	122^nd	316	61.4%
2009	51.20	142^nd	313	54.6%
2010	58.69	101^st	317	68.1%
2011	67.63	59^th	320	81.6%
2012	59.63	93^rd	321	71.0%
2013	61.79	77^th	321	76.0%
2014	49.45	151^st	322	53.1%
2015	41.85	197^th	322	38.8%
2016	48.58	165^th	321	48.6%
2017	51.34	148^th	324	54.3%
2018	48.93	165^th	326	49.4%
2019	49.83	162^nd	327	50.5%
2021	35.88	219^th	327	33.0%
2022	44.62	191^st	325	41.2%
2023	69.00	93^rd	326	71.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Nelson County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.04	95^th	320	70.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Nelson County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.77	30^th	249	88.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Nelson County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.02	97^th	321	69.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Nelson County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.14	21^st	240	91.3%

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Rank History for White students at Nelson County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.05	166^th	315	47.3%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nelson County High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	611	611
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	645	645
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	581	581
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	584	584
1993	465	143	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
1994	485	144	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1995	491	173	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	684
1996	491	173	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	684
1997	506	165	3	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	693
1998	508	152	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	674
1999	532	147	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	694
2000	566	132	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	-4	705
2001	578	135	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	722
2002	517	115	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	636
2003	517	115	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	636
2004	508	124	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
2005	533	111	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
2006	511	107	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	8	637
2007	503	120	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	6	645
2008	457	108	2	19	1	n/a	n/a	9	596
2009	426	105	2	23	1	n/a	n/a	11	568
2010	440	104	4	21	2	n/a	n/a	10	581
2011	421	101	3	26	1	0	28	0	580
2012	441	94	3	28	0	0	31	0	597
2013	440	89	4	37	1	0	26	0	597
2014	456	91	1	38	0	0	25	0	611
2015	444	93	5	44	0	0	23	0	609
2016	481	90	5	45	0	0	22	0	643
2017	471	86	5	41	0	0	22	0	625
2018	485	80	5	38	2	0	26	0	636
2019	474	81	3	46	1	0	27	0	632
2020	417	76	1	44	3	0	33	0	574
2021	405	78	0	47	2	0	38	0	570
2022	395	76	0	40	2	0	32	0	545
2023	364	70	1	49	3	0	30	0	517

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nelson County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	611	45.5	13.4	n/a
1990	645	46.4	13.9	n/a
1991	581	46.0	12.6	n/a
1992	584	46.9	12.4	n/a
1993	618	48.4	12.8	n/a
1994	645	62.5	n/a	17.8
1995	684	n/a	0.0	17.7
1996	684	n/a	0.0	17.7
1997	693	n/a	0.0	17.5
1998	674	n/a	0.0	19.4
1999	694	60.0	11.6	25.1
2000	705	n/a	0.0	22.1
2001	722	56.5	12.8	24
2002	636	59.8	10.6	25
2003	636	59.8	10.6	25
2004	637	52.8	12.1	32
2005	654	52.7	12.4	32.1
2006	637	52.0	12.3	34.3
2007	645	50.4	12.8	33.8
2008	596	45.2	13.2	51.4
2009	568	42.6	13.3	40
2010	581	40.1	14.4	43.3
2011	580	38.4	15.0	40.3
2012	597	41.5	14.3	43
2013	597	44.0	13.5	41.5
2014	611	46.9	13.0	42.1
2015	609	44.0	13.8	46.3
2016	643	47.0	13.6	44.2
2017	625	48.0	13.0	46.4
2018	636	48.1	13.2	50.5
2019	632	48.9	12.9	46
2020	574	47.9	11.9	46.3
2021	570	47.6	11.9	n/a
2022	545	48.2	11.3	48.8
2023	517	46.2	11.1	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nelson County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	611	45.5	13.4	n/a
1990	645	46.4	13.9	n/a
1991	581	46.0	12.6	n/a
1992	584	46.9	12.4	n/a
1993	618	48.4	12.8	n/a
1994	645	62.5	n/a	17.8
1995	684	n/a	0.0	17.7
1996	684	n/a	0.0	17.7
1997	693	n/a	0.0	17.5
1998	674	n/a	0.0	19.4
1999	694	60.0	11.6	25.1
2000	705	n/a	0.0	22.1
2001	722	56.5	12.8	24
2002	636	59.8	10.6	25
2003	636	59.8	10.6	25
2004	637	52.8	12.1	32
2005	654	52.7	12.4	32.1
2006	637	52.0	12.3	34.3
2007	645	50.4	12.8	33.8
2008	596	45.2	13.2	51.4
2009	568	42.6	13.3	40
2010	581	40.1	14.4	43.3
2011	580	38.4	15.0	40.3
2012	597	41.5	14.3	43
2013	597	44.0	13.5	41.5
2014	611	46.9	13.0	42.1
2015	609	44.0	13.8	46.3
2016	643	47.0	13.6	44.2
2017	625	48.0	13.0	46.4
2018	636	48.1	13.2	50.5
2019	632	48.9	12.9	46
2020	574	47.9	11.9	46.3
2021	570	47.6	11.9	n/a
2022	545	48.2	11.3	48.8
2023	517	46.2	11.1	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nelson County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$341 (3.1%)	$10,665 (96.9%)	$11,006
2020	$394 (3.6%)	$10,665 (96.4%)	$11,059
2021	$406 (3.4%)	$11,518 (96.6%)	$11,924

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nelson County High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 162^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 93^rd of 326 High schools	21%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Nelson County High)	82	81	1%
End of Course Writing (Nelson County Public Schools)	82	80	2%
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Nelson County High)	92	82	10%
End of Course Geometry (Nelson County Public Schools)	92	87	5%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Nelson County High)	74	77	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Nelson County Public Schools)	84	79	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Nelson County High)	88	88
End of Course Algebra II (Nelson County Public Schools)	88	88
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%
End of Course Biology (Nelson County High)	88	71	17%
End of Course Biology (Nelson County Public Schools)	88	69	19%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course English Reading (Nelson County High)	90	79	11%
End of Course English Reading (Nelson County Public Schools)	90	79	11%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Nelson County High)	85	11	74%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Nelson County High)	92	63	29%
End of Course World History I (Nelson County Public Schools)	91	61	30%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Nelson County High)	86	40	46%
End of Course World History II (Virginia)	81	48	33%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	632	517	18.2%
African American	81	70	13.6%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	46	49	6.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	474	364	23.2%
Two or More Races	27	30	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	70%	24%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SOL Writing (2023)	SOL Geometry (2023)	SOL Algebra I (2023)		SOL Algebra II (2023)	SOL Biology (2023)		SOL Earth Science (2023)	SOL English Reading (2023)	SOL Geography (2023)	SOL World History I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nelson County High	Public	9-12	6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy	Lovingston	22949	Nelson County	Nelson County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 263-8317	517	46	11.1	70.0%	364 (70.4%)	70 (13.5%)	49 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	69	93^rd of 326 public high schools	71.5%		44.6	191^st of 325 public high schools	41.2%	98	75.5	89.7	98.4	90.0	100.0	95.8	65.5		89.2		81.2	$11,924	$406	$11,518
Amherst County High	Public	9-12	139 Lancer Lane	Amherst	24521	Amherst County	Amherst County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 946-2898	1,260	89	14.2	74.8%	847 (67.2%)	215 (17.1%)	61 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	124 (9.8%)	33.6	264^th of 326 public high schools	19.0%		33.4	245^th of 325 public high schools	24.6%	19	73.5	82.4	80.1	85.7		60.2	45.1	56.5	83.2	38.5	58.3	$8,757	$317	$8,439

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Enrollment information for Nelson County High

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nelson County High

Student/Teacher Ratio Nelson County High

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nelson County High

Impact of COVID-19 on Nelson County High

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