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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).

4-year change in Louisa County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,334
+350 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Louisa County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn VirginiaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
82.7%#6 of 115N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
5,334#45 of 118#1,265 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#74 of 118N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.7:1#63 of 118#1,208 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
71.9%#62 of 107#699 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
50.3%#71 of 115#1,082 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
39,980
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
5,334
students · 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
White
77%
Hispanic
4%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
68%
Hispanic
8%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 6 schools in Louisa County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Louisa County HighMineralHigh09-121,601·
Louisa County MiddleMineralMiddle06-081,231·
Thomas Jefferson ElementaryLouisaElementaryPK-05672·
Jouett ElementaryMineralElementaryPK-05647·
Moss-Nuckols ElementaryLouisaElementaryPK-05637·
Trevilians ElementaryLouisaElementaryPK-05546·

Cities in Louisa County

Louisa3 schoolsMineral3 schools

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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,334 students, expanded 7% from the 4,984 reported in SY 2020-21.

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

How many public schools are in Louisa County?
Louisa County, Virginia has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,334 students.
How many high schools are in Louisa County?
Louisa County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,601 students.
How many middle schools are in Louisa County?
Louisa County, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 1,231 students.
How many elementary schools are in Louisa County?
Louisa County, Virginia has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,502 students.
What is the largest school district in Louisa County?
Louisa County Public Schools is the largest school district in Louisa County, serving approximately 5,334 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Louisa County?
Louisa County has roughly 39,980 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Louisa County?
Median household income in Louisa County is $86,689, above the Virginia average of $76,527. About 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Louisa County?
Approximately 29.7% of adults 25 and older in Louisa County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Louisa County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.9% of students in Louisa 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 Louisa County schools?
Across Louisa County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data