Amelia County Schools & Education
Amelia County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,726
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#75
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Amelia County
Measured School Summary
Amelia County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,726 per pupil, Amelia County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Amelia County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #75 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,726
$1,215 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Amelia County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Amelia County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Amelia County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#75
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Amelia County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,663 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Amelia County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Amelia County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Amelia County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Centralized Learning in Amelia County
Amelia County keeps its education simple with just three public schools serving a total of 1,663 students. This single-district system includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, creating a clear pathway for students.
Outperforming the State Average
Amelia County achieves a strong 92% graduation rate, beating both the Virginia average of 89% and the national mark of 87%. This success is noteworthy given the per-pupil expenditure of $6,726 is lower than state and national benchmarks.
Unified Under Amelia County Public Schools
Amelia County Public Schools oversees all 1,663 students with no charter schools in the mix. This unified approach ensures that all children in the county transition together through the same three-school pipeline.
The Heart of a Rural Community
Education here is entirely rural, with schools averaging 554 students to provide a mid-sized learning environment. Amelia County Elementary is the busiest campus with 760 students, while the middle school remains the smallest with 365 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Amelia County
Reported Enrollment
1,663
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Amelia County
Amelia County Public Schools
3 Public Schools in Amelia County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia County Elementary | Record | Amelia County Public Schools | Amelia Court House, 23002Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 760 |
| AMELIA COUNTY HIGH | Record | Amelia County Public Schools | Amelia Court House, 23002Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 538 |
| AMELIA COUNTY MIDDLE | Record | Amelia County Public Schools | Amelia, 23002Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 365 |
Amelia County Elementary
Amelia County Public Schools
Amelia Court House, 23002 / Rural: Distant
AMELIA COUNTY HIGH
Amelia County Public Schools
Amelia Court House, 23002 / Rural: Distant
AMELIA COUNTY MIDDLE
Amelia County Public Schools
Amelia, 23002 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,726
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Amelia County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Amelia County, Virginia?
Amelia County keeps its education simple with just three public schools serving a total of 1,663 students. This single-district system includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, creating a clear pathway for students.
How do schools in Amelia County perform academically?
Amelia County achieves a strong 92% graduation rate, beating both the Virginia average of 89% and the national mark of 87%. This success is noteworthy given the per-pupil expenditure of $6,726 is lower than state and national benchmarks.
What are the major school districts in Amelia County, Virginia?
Amelia County Public Schools oversees all 1,663 students with no charter schools in the mix. This unified approach ensures that all children in the county transition together through the same three-school pipeline.
What is the school experience like in Amelia County?
Education here is entirely rural, with schools averaging 554 students to provide a mid-sized learning environment. Amelia County Elementary is the busiest campus with 760 students, while the middle school remains the smallest with 365 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.