For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,606 students in Amelia County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 182 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Amelia County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Amelia County, VA are Amelia County High School, Amelia County Middle School and Amelia County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amelia County, VA 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). Schools in Amelia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amelia County (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 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Amelia-nottoway Voc Center
Vocational School
148 Vo Tech Rd
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7854
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7854
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amelia County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Amelia County, VA include Amelia County High School, Amelia County Middle School and Amelia County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Amelia County?
5 public schools are located in Amelia County.
What percentage of students in Amelia County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Amelia County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amelia County?
Amelia County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Amelia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Amelia County include: Amelia County High School vs. Amelia County Middle School, Amelia County Middle School vs. Amelia County Elementary School, Amelia County Middle School vs. Amelia County High School
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