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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.

7-year change in Fluvanna County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,315
-274 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 72%
% Hispanic
10%
was 6%
% Black
14%
was 15%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
3,315
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
White
76%
Hispanic
5%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
10%
Black
14%
Asian
0%
Two or more
11%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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)
  1. Fluvanna County High· 77.0%
  2. Fluvanna Middle· 70.0%
  3. Carysbrook Elementary· 66.0%

See all 3 schools in Fluvanna County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fluvanna County HighPalmyraHigh08-121,362·
Central ElementaryPalmyraElementaryPK-02751·
Fluvanna MiddlePalmyraMiddle05-07745·
Carysbrook ElementaryFork UnionElementary03-04457·
Blue Ridge Governor's SchoolPalmyraElementaryN-N··
Project Return/Fluvanna CoPalmyraElementaryN-N··

Cities in Fluvanna County

Palmyra5 schoolsFork Union1 school

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 declined 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,589 students to 3,315. Fluvanna County now counts 4 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 72% to 65%.

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

How many public schools are in Fluvanna County?
Fluvanna County, Virginia has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,315 students.
How many high schools are in Fluvanna County?
Fluvanna County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,362 students.
How many middle schools are in Fluvanna County?
Fluvanna County, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 745 students.
How many elementary schools are in Fluvanna County?
Fluvanna County, Virginia has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,208 students.
What is the largest school district in Fluvanna County?
Fluvanna County Public Schools is the largest school district in Fluvanna County, serving approximately 3,315 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Fluvanna County?
Fluvanna County, Virginia has a population of approximately 28,092, with a median age of 44. About 19.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Fluvanna County?
Median household income in Fluvanna County is $96,768, above the Virginia average of $76,527. About 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fluvanna County?
Approximately 37.3% of adults 25 and older in Fluvanna County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fluvanna County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.6% of students in Fluvanna County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fluvanna County schools?
Across Fluvanna County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data