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Louisa County Schools & Education

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,402

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#46

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Louisa County

Measured School Summary

Louisa County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.

Funding Context

Louisa County spends $8,402 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 6% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Louisa 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

6 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

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #46 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

89.0%

matches the state average

Funding context

$8,402

$461 above the state average

School coverage

6

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

Louisa County has 6 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.

Parent decision brief

What Louisa 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

Louisa 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

#46

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above 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.

Louisa County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

5,173 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Louisa County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Louisa 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 Louisa 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.

Rural Education at Scale in Louisa

Louisa County features 6 public schools that serve a total enrollment of 5,173 students. This streamlined infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one central high school.

United Under Louisa County Public Schools

The Louisa County Public Schools district manages all 6 schools and 5,173 students without the presence of charter schools. This unified approach ensures consistent standards and resources for every student in the county.

A Purely Rural Learning Environment

All six schools in the county are situated in rural locales, providing a consistent environment for the average student body of 862. Louisa County High is the largest facility with 1,653 students, while Moss-Nuckols Elementary offers a smaller setting with 579 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Louisa County

Reported Enrollment

5,173

6 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Louisa County

Louisa County Public Schools

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6 schools
5,173 students enrolled
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6 Public Schools in Louisa County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

LOUISA COUNTY HIGH

Louisa County Public Schools

Mineral, 23117 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High1,653 students

LOUISA COUNTY MIDDLE

Louisa County Public Schools

Mineral, 23117 / Rural: Distant

Profile6–8Middle1,152 students

Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Louisa County Public Schools

Louisa, 23093 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary632 students

Jouett Elementary

Louisa County Public Schools

Mineral, 23117 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary621 students

Moss-Nuckols Elementary

Louisa County Public Schools

Louisa, 23093 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary579 students

Trevilians Elementary

Louisa County Public Schools

Louisa, 23093 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary536 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,402

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?
Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Louisa County?
Louisa County has a school score of 57/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Louisa County?
The high school graduation rate in Louisa County is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Louisa County spend per student?
Louisa County spends $8,402 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Louisa County, Virginia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Louisa County, Virginia?

Louisa County features 6 public schools that serve a total enrollment of 5,173 students. This streamlined infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one central high school.

What are the major school districts in Louisa County, Virginia?

The Louisa County Public Schools district manages all 6 schools and 5,173 students without the presence of charter schools. This unified approach ensures consistent standards and resources for every student in the county.

What is the school experience like in Louisa County?

All six schools in the county are situated in rural locales, providing a consistent environment for the average student body of 862. Louisa County High is the largest facility with 1,653 students, while Moss-Nuckols Elementary offers a smaller setting with 579 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.