Nelson Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lovingston, Virginia 22949 · Nelson County Public Schools
#166 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#2522 of 15,369 nationally
About Nelson Middle
Nelson Middle is a public middle located in Lovingston, in the Nelson County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 328 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 166th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 328.
There are 2 schools in Lovingston; Nelson Middle ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nelson Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nelson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson Middle a good school?
Nelson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #166 of 340 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nelson Middle rank in Virginia?
Nelson Middle ranks #166 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #2522 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nelson Middle?
Nelson Middle had 328 students in 2025.
Is Nelson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Nelson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nelson Middle?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Nelson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.