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Nelson County Public Schools

Nelson County, Virginia

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

Total Schools

4

public schools

Total Enrollment

1,480

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Nelson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Nelson County has one district entry in this county file: Nelson County Public Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Lovingston has the most listed schools, with 2 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 2 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Nelson County

Reported Enrollment

1,480

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Nelson County

Nelson County Public Schools

4 schools
1,480 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Nelson 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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

NELSON COUNTY HIGH

Nelson County Public Schools

Lovingston, 22949 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High517 students

Tye River Elementary

Nelson County Public Schools

Arrington, 22922 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary355 students

NELSON MIDDLE

Nelson County Public Schools

Lovingston, 22949 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle340 students

Rockfish River Elementary

Nelson County Public Schools

Afton, 22920 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary268 students
Citeable records

Every public school record in Nelson County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

4

Showing here

4

Profile pages

0

Primary schools

2

  • Rockfish River Elementary

    Nelson County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Afton, 22920
    Enrollment
    268 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Tye River Elementary

    Nelson County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Arrington, 22922
    Enrollment
    355 students

    Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

1

  • NELSON MIDDLE

    Nelson County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Lovingston, 22949
    Enrollment
    340 students

    Listed on this county directory

High schools

1

  • NELSON COUNTY HIGH

    Nelson County Public Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Lovingston, 22949
    Enrollment
    517 students

    Listed on this county directory

Nelson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Nelson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Nelson County public school directory?

The directory lists 4 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Nelson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Nelson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Nelson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Nelson County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Nelson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 56/100

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.