Nottoway County Schools & Education
Nottoway County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Amelia-Nottoway Vocational-Technical Center
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Other grade structure
0 students
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
3 School Districts in Nottoway County
Nottoway County Public Schools
Amelia-Nottoway Vocational-Technical Center
PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
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 dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOTTOWAY HIGH | Record | Nottoway County Public Schools | Crewe, 23930Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 536 |
| BLACKSTONE PRIMARY | Record | Nottoway County Public Schools | Blackstone, 23824Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 387 |
| CREWE PRIMARY | Record | Nottoway County Public Schools | Crewe, 23930Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 368 |
| NOTTOWAY MIDDLE | Record | Nottoway County Public Schools | Crewe, 23930Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 263 |
| NOTTOWAY INTERMEDIATE | Record | Nottoway County Public Schools | Crewe, 23930Rural: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 256 |
| AMELIA-NOTTOWAY VOC CTR | Record | Amelia-Nottoway Vocational-Technical Center | Jetersville, 23083Rural: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
| PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE | Record | PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Jetersville, 23083Rural: Distant | — | Alternative | — |
BLACKSTONE PRIMARY
Nottoway County Public Schools
Blackstone, 23824 / Town: Distant
CREWE PRIMARY
Nottoway County Public Schools
Crewe, 23930 / Rural: Fringe
NOTTOWAY MIDDLE
Nottoway County Public Schools
Crewe, 23930 / Rural: Distant
NOTTOWAY INTERMEDIATE
Nottoway County Public Schools
Crewe, 23930 / Rural: Distant
AMELIA-NOTTOWAY VOC CTR
Amelia-Nottoway Vocational-Technical Center
Jetersville, 23083 / Rural: Distant
PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE
PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Jetersville, 23083 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,223
State avg $7,941
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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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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.