Total enrollment
1,792
-265 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
Nottoway County
Virginia · Public K-12
Nottoway County operates 7 public K-12 schools across Virginia, with a combined student body of roughly 1,792 and a county population near 15,597. That works out to 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Nottoway County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
37%
was 44%
% Hispanic
12%
was 9%
% Black
43%
was 42%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,792
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,261
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.8%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
4
741 students
Middle
2
541 students
High
1
510 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Nottoway County Public Schools
1,792 students · 3 districts in Nottoway County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Nottoway 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+
14.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Nottoway County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Nottoway High· 89.0%
- Crewe Primary· 81.0%
- Nottoway Middle· 58.0%
- Nottoway Intermediate· 55.0%
- Blackstone Primary· 53.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottoway High | Crewe | High | 09-12 | 510 | · |
| Blackstone Primary | Blackstone | Elementary | PK-04 | 371 | · |
| Crewe Primary | Crewe | Elementary | PK-04 | 370 | · |
| Nottoway Intermediate | Crewe | Middle | 05-06 | 272 | · |
| Nottoway Middle | Crewe | Middle | 07-08 | 269 | · |
| Amelia-Nottoway Voc Ctr | Jetersville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Piedmont Alternative School | Crewe | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Nottoway County
About Nottoway County
Nottoway County is a small county of about 15,597 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,792 students across 7 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,261, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 17% lower than the Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Nottoway County is made up of 4 elementary schools (741 students), 2 middle schools (541), and 1 high school (510).
Nottoway County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,792 students across Nottoway County.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 13%: 2,057 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,792 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 44% to 37%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Nottoway County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data