For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,606 students in Amelia County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Amelia County Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
1,606 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Amelia County Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
16%
22%
% White
65%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,755 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,559 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,755
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,559
$15,257
Best Amelia County Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amelia County High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Otterburn Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2101
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Amelia County Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8740 Otterburn Road
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-4422
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-4422
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Amelia County Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8533 N Five Forks Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2433
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2433
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amelia County Public Schools?
Amelia County Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,606 students.
What is the rank of Amelia County Public Schools?
Amelia County Public Schools is ranked #93 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Amelia County Public Schools?
65% of Amelia County Public Schools students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amelia County Public Schools?
Amelia County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Amelia County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,559 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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