For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 536 students in Nottoway County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Nottoway County, VA is Nottoway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nottoway County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Nottoway County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Nottoway County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nottoway High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nottoway County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nottoway High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5267 Old Nottoway Rd
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5373
Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 292-5373
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Nottoway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
507 Miller St
Burkeville, VA 23922
(434) 767-5236
Burkeville, VA 23922
(434) 767-5236
Grades: PK-K
| 132 students
Nottaway Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
650 Schutt Rd
Burkeville, VA 23922
(804) 767-5543
Burkeville, VA 23922
(804) 767-5543
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nottoway County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Nottoway County, VA include Nottoway High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nottoway County?
1 public high schools are located in Nottoway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nottoway County?
Nottoway County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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