Total enrollment
13,438
+708 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Albemarle County
Virginia · Public K-12
Albemarle County reports 26 public K-12 schools and roughly 13,438 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Albemarle County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Albemarle County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 73.3% | #41 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13,438 | #20 of 118 | #654 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 22 | #18 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #71 of 118 | #1,280 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 36.9% | #94 of 107 | #2,216 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.9% | #38 of 115 | #474 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Albemarle County school rankings
Residents
114,919
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
26
4 districts
Enrollment
13,438
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$104,392
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.9%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
19
6,611 students
Middle
4
2,406 students
High
3
4,421 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Albemarle County Public Schools
13,438 students · 4 districts in Albemarle County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Albemarle County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
61.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
40
19.5% under 18
Test scores in Albemarle County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 22 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Western Albemarle High· 95.0%
- Ivy Elementary· 94.0%
- Virginia L. Murray Elementary· 93.0%
- Brownsville Elementary· 91.0%
- Joseph T. Henley Middle· 88.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Woodbrook Elementary· 42.0%
- Mary Carr Greer Elementary· 48.0%
- Journey Middle· 56.0%
- Agnor Elementary· 61.0%
- Mountain View Elementary· 63.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle High | Charlottesville | High | 09-12 | 1,964 | · |
| Western Albemarle High | Crozet | High | 09-12 | 1,273 | · |
| Monticello High | Charlottesville | High | 09-12 | 1,184 | · |
| Joseph T. Henley Middle | Crozet | Middle | 06-08 | 847 | · |
| Mountain View Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 769 | · |
| Baker-Butler Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 692 | · |
| Journey Middle | Charlottesville | Middle | 06-08 | 646 | · |
| Lakeside Middle | Charlottesville | Middle | 06-08 | 574 | · |
| Crozet Elementary | Crozet | Elementary | PK-05 | 571 | · |
| Brownsville Elementary | Crozet | Elementary | PK-05 | 530 | · |
| Agnor Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 523 | · |
| Woodbrook Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 522 | · |
| Mary Carr Greer Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 520 | · |
| Stone Robinson Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 476 | · |
| Hollymead Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 452 | · |
| Ivy Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | KG-05 | 358 | · |
| Leslie H. Walton Middle | Charlottesville | Middle | 06-08 | 339 | · |
| Broadus Wood Elementary | Earlysville | Elementary | PK-05 | 282 | · |
| Virginia L. Murray Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 273 | · |
| Stony Point Elementary | Keswick | Elementary | PK-05 | 217 | · |
| Scottsville Elementary | Scottsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 216 | · |
| Red Hill Elementary | North Garden | Elementary | PK-05 | 210 | · |
| Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Home | Charlottesville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Charlottesville Area Technical Education Center | Charlottesville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Monticello Governor's Health Sciences Academy | Charlottesville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Piedmont Reg Ed/Ivy Creek | Charlottesville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Albemarle County
About Albemarle County
Across the middle-population Virginia county of Albemarle County of about 114,919 residents, the public-school footprint covers 26 schools and about 13,438 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $104,392 a year, roughly 61% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 36% above the Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Albemarle County comprises 19 elementary schools (6,611 students), 4 middle schools (2,406), and 3 high schools (4,421).
Albemarle County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 13,438 students across Albemarle County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 6%: 12,730 students in SY 2020-21 versus 13,438 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Albemarle County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data