For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 497 students in Amelia County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Amelia County, VA is Amelia County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amelia County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Amelia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Amelia County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amelia County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amelia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Amelia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Piedmont Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
148 Voc-tech Road
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7471
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7471
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amelia County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Amelia County, VA include Amelia County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amelia County?
1 public high schools are located in Amelia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amelia County?
Amelia County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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