Total enrollment
5,334
+434 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
Louisa County
Virginia · Public K-12
Across all districts in Louisa County, public schools number 6 and enroll approximately 5,334 K-12 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Louisa County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 70%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
13%
was 16%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
5,334
NCES CCD
Median income
$86,689
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.9%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
4
2,502 students
Middle
1
1,231 students
High
1
1,601 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Louisa County Public Schools
5,334 students · 1 district in Louisa County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Louisa 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+
29.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.0% under 18
Test scores in Louisa County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Louisa County High· 92.0%
- Trevilians Elementary· 87.0%
- Jouett Elementary· 82.0%
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary· 82.0%
- Louisa County Middle· 80.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Moss-Nuckols Elementary· 77.0%
- Louisa County Middle· 80.0%
- Jouett Elementary· 82.0%
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary· 82.0%
- Trevilians Elementary· 87.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa County High | Mineral | High | 09-12 | 1,601 | · |
| Louisa County Middle | Mineral | Middle | 06-08 | 1,231 | · |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | Louisa | Elementary | PK-05 | 672 | · |
| Jouett Elementary | Mineral | Elementary | PK-05 | 647 | · |
| Moss-Nuckols Elementary | Louisa | Elementary | PK-05 | 637 | · |
| Trevilians Elementary | Louisa | Elementary | PK-05 | 546 | · |
Cities in Louisa County
About Louisa County
Louisa County is a sparse county of about 39,980 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 5,334 students across 6 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $86,689, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 13% above the Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Louisa County is built around 4 elementary schools (2,502 students), 1 middle school (1,231), and 1 high school (1,601).
Louisa County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,334 students across Louisa County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,334 students, expanded 9% from the 4,900 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 5% to 8% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Louisa 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