Nottoway County Public Schools

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Nottoway, Virginia - 5 schools

An equity score of 76/100 ranks Nottoway County Public Schools #8 of 131 districts in Virginia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,548 per pupil, Nottoway County Public Schools ranks #55 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending (Virginia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,810
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$15,548
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Nottoway County Public Schools operates 5 public schools serving 1,810 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Nottoway County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,548 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending. See how Virginia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 20.8% local, 59.1% state, and 20.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 76/100, ranked #8 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 299.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.4% African American, 36.3% White, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Nottoway Intermediate, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.

Its largest campus is Nottoway High, enrolling 510 students (28% of the district's total enrollment).

Nottoway High accounts for 28.2% of all Nottoway County Public Schools student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Nottoway County Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Nottoway County Public Schools reports 97.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Nottoway County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 299:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Nottoway County Public Schools is typically wider than the Nottoway County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Nottoway County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 24.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Nottoway County Public Schools is typically wider than the Nottoway County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.1%
Federal
59.1%
State
20.8%
Local

Funding Equity

76
Equity Score
8 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Nottoway County Public Schools.

White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 43.4%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 7.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 65.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Nottoway County Public Schools's schools, above the Virginia average of 53.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Nottoway Intermediate 67.6
  2. 2 Crewe Primary 65.5
  3. 3 Nottoway Middle 64.9
  4. 4 Nottoway High 64.7
  5. 5 Blackstone Primary 64.6

Programs & Resources

299.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Nottoway County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Nottoway High
510
Blackstone Primary
371
Crewe Primary
370
Nottoway Intermediate
272
Nottoway Middle
269

How Nottoway County Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Virginia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Martinsville City Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Floyd County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Prince Edward County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Clarke County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Madison County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Nottoway County Public Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Virginia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nottoway County Public Schools?

Nottoway County Public Schools has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 combined, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,810 students.

How much does Nottoway County Public Schools spend per student?

Nottoway County Public Schools spends $15,548 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #8 in Virginia.

What is the demographic composition of Nottoway County Public Schools?

Nottoway County Public Schools students are 43.4% African American, 36.3% White, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Nottoway County Public Schools?

Nottoway County Public Schools has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #8 out of 131 districts in Virginia.