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Nottoway County Schools & Education

School Score

39/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

87.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,223

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

39/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#105

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Nottoway County

Measured School Summary

Nottoway County faces educational challenges with a school score of 39/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,223 per pupil, Nottoway County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 28% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Nottoway 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

7 public schools and 3 districts 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

39/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #105 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

87.0%

2.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,223

$718 below the state average

School coverage

7

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Nottoway County has 7 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Nottoway 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.

Dominant-district county

Nottoway County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 5 of 7 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#105

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 71% 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.

Nottoway County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,810 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Amelia-Nottoway Vocational-Technical Center

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Nottoway County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Nottoway County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Nottoway County district systems?

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?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Nottoway 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.

The Nottoway County School System

Nottoway County features 7 public schools across 3 districts, providing education for 1,810 students. The system includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, along with two specialized centers.

Meeting National Graduation Benchmarks

Nottoway's 87% graduation rate matches the national average, though it falls slightly short of the 89% Virginia state average. The county spends $7,223 per student, which is nearly $700 less than the state average per-pupil investment.

A Diverse District Mix

Nottoway County Public Schools is the primary district, serving all 1,810 students across its five main schools. The county also hosts vocational and alternative education centers but does not have any charter schools.

Rural and Town Diversity

The county offers a mix of six rural schools and one town-based school, reflecting the local geography. Nottoway High is the largest school with 536 students, while the system maintains a small average size of 362 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

7

in Nottoway County

Reported Enrollment

1,810

5 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle2
High1
Other2

3 School Districts in Nottoway County

Nottoway County Public Schools

5 schools
1,810 students

Amelia-Nottoway Vocational-Technical Center

1 school
0 students

PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

1 school
0 students

7 Public Schools in Nottoway 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 7 of 7 matching schools

NOTTOWAY HIGH

Nottoway County Public Schools

Crewe, 23930 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High536 students

BLACKSTONE PRIMARY

Nottoway County Public Schools

Blackstone, 23824 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary387 students

CREWE PRIMARY

Nottoway County Public Schools

Crewe, 23930 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary368 students

NOTTOWAY MIDDLE

Nottoway County Public Schools

Crewe, 23930 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle263 students

NOTTOWAY INTERMEDIATE

Nottoway County Public Schools

Crewe, 23930 / Rural: Distant

Record5–6Middle256 students

AMELIA-NOTTOWAY VOC CTR

Amelia-Nottoway Vocational-Technical Center

Jetersville, 23083 / Rural: Distant

RecordVocationalEnrollment not available

PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE

PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

Jetersville, 23083 / Rural: Distant

RecordAlternativeEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,223

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 Nottoway County?
Nottoway County has a school score of 39/100, which is a lower 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 Nottoway County?
The high school graduation rate in Nottoway County is 87.0%, which is below 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 Nottoway County spend per student?
Nottoway County spends $7,223 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 Nottoway County, Virginia — FAQ

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

Nottoway County features 7 public schools across 3 districts, providing education for 1,810 students. The system includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, along with two specialized centers.

How do schools in Nottoway County perform academically?

Nottoway's 87% graduation rate matches the national average, though it falls slightly short of the 89% Virginia state average. The county spends $7,223 per student, which is nearly $700 less than the state average per-pupil investment.

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

Nottoway County Public Schools is the primary district, serving all 1,810 students across its five main schools. The county also hosts vocational and alternative education centers but does not have any charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Nottoway County?

The county offers a mix of six rural schools and one town-based school, reflecting the local geography. Nottoway High is the largest school with 536 students, while the system maintains a small average size of 362 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.