Summary:
In zip code 23002, there is just one public high school: Amelia County High, which serves grades 9–12 in Amelia Court House, Virginia, as part of Amelia County Public Schools. With 516 students and a very high poverty rate (about 83% free/reduced lunch eligibility), the school stands out for its exceptional graduation outcomes but also faces clear academic challenges in specific subjects.
Amelia County High is doing an excellent job keeping students on track to earn a diploma: its graduation rate is 99.1%, far above the state average of 92.3%, and its dropout rate is just 0.9%. In advanced math, the school shines — 100% of test-takers passed Geometry and Algebra II on the most recent SOL exams. However, its overall state ranking has been in the bottom quarter for three straight years (21st percentile most recently), and chronic absenteeism (15.7%) runs slightly above the state average. The school’s per-student spending of $9,572 is modest given the high level of economic need, and the student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 is reasonable.
The biggest concerns are in history, biology, and Algebra I. For example, World History I proficiency was just 34.5% versus 72.2% statewide, and VA & US History proficiency was only 21.9% — a dramatic drop from the prior year. Biology scores also lag, with 10th-grade proficiency around 60%. Because the student body is small, single-year results can swing wildly (12th-grade Biology jumped to 100% proficiency), so it’s wise to look at patterns over time rather than any one test result. Overall, Amelia County High is a school that successfully supports persistence and graduation, but parents may want to ask about targeted support in history, science, and 9th-grade Algebra I, where gaps with the state remain widest.
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