Top Rankings
Louisa County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,211 students in Louisa County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Louisa County School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
6 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
5,211 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
42:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Louisa County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
14%
22%
% White
69%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,627 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,242 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,627
$15,502
Spending / Student
$14,242
$15,257
Best Louisa County School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louisa County High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
757 Davis Hwy
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 894-5436
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 894-5436
Gr: 9-12 | 1,617 student Student-teacher ratio: 1617:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1782 Jefferson Hwy
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 967-0492
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 967-0492
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Jouett Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Jouett School Rd
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 872-3931
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 872-3931
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Louisa County Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 Davis Hwy
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 894-5115
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 894-5115
Gr: 6-8 | 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 234:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Moss-nuckols Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2055 Courthouse Road
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 967-1347
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 967-1347
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Trevilians Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2035 Spotswood Trail
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 967-1108
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 967-1108
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Louisa County School District?
Louisa County School District manages 6 public schools serving 5,211 students.
What is the rank of Louisa County School District?
Louisa County School District is ranked #19 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Louisa County School District?
69% of Louisa County School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Louisa County School District?
Louisa County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 42:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Louisa County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,242 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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