Total enrollment
3,315
+227 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Fluvanna County
Virginia · Public K-12
Fluvanna County's public schools, 6 in all, serve approximately 3,315 K-12 students inside Virginia, with Fluvanna County Public Schools the largest district by enrollment. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Fluvanna County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Fluvanna County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 69.6% | #64 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,315 | #75 of 118 | #1,736 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #99 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #74 of 118 | #1,292 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 60.6% | #75 of 107 | #1,097 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.2% | #62 of 115 | #888 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.
Residents
28,092
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
3,315
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$96,768
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.6%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
4
1,208 students
Middle
1
745 students
High
1
1,362 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fluvanna County Public Schools
3,315 students · 3 districts in Fluvanna County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fluvanna 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+
37.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
44
19.4% under 18
Test scores in Fluvanna County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Fluvanna County High· 77.0%
- Fluvanna Middle· 70.0%
- Carysbrook Elementary· 66.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluvanna County High | Palmyra | High | 08-12 | 1,362 | · |
| Central Elementary | Palmyra | Elementary | PK-02 | 751 | · |
| Fluvanna Middle | Palmyra | Middle | 05-07 | 745 | · |
| Carysbrook Elementary | Fork Union | Elementary | 03-04 | 457 | · |
| Blue Ridge Governor's School | Palmyra | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Project Return/Fluvanna Co | Palmyra | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Fluvanna County
About Fluvanna County
In Virginia, Fluvanna County is a low-population county of about 28,092 residents. 6 public schools across the county serves about 3,315 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $96,768, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 26% above the Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Fluvanna County is built around 4 elementary schools (1,208 students), 1 middle school (745), and 1 high school (1,362).
Fluvanna County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,315 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Fluvanna County has climbed 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,088 students to 3,315.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Fluvanna County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data