For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 814 students in Lovingston, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lovingston, VA are Nelson County High School and Nelson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lovingston, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lovingston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lovingston, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nelson County High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-8317
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-8317
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6925 Thomas Nelson Highway
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-4801
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-4801
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lovingston, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lovingston, VA include Nelson County High School and Nelson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lovingston?
2 public schools are located in Lovingston.
What is the racial composition of students in Lovingston?
Lovingston public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lovingston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lovingston include: Nelson County High School vs. Nelson Middle School
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