Albemarle County Public Schools - Virginia (2024)

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Albemarle County Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. It has 13,937 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 66% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading.

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(434) 296-5826

401 MCINTIRE RD
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902

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About Albemarle County Public Schools...

  • AP Offered
  • Gifted Prog. Offered
  • Virginia

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Elementary Schools in Albemarle County Public Schools

  • gradeAVirginia L. Murray Elementary School
  • gradeAHollymead Elementary School
  • gradeA minusMeriwether Lewis Elementary SchoolRating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
  • gradeA minusBrownsville Elementary School
  • gradeA minusBaker-Butler Elementary School

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

77%

Percent Proficient - Math

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

66%

Average Graduation Rate

This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

94%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

1260

1,221

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Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

30

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    University of Virginia

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    James Madison University

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    Virginia Tech

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    Virginia Commonwealth University

    703 Students

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    501 Students

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    George Mason University

    444 Students

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    Old Dominion University

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    University of Richmond

    339 Students

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    303 Students

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    296 Students

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Students

Diversity

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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

13,937

Free or Reduced Lunch

This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.

28.6%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.

13:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

$66,659

Teachers in First/Second Year

6.1%

Finances

Expenses Per Student

$13,856/ student

National

$12,239

Education Expenses

  • Instruction

    61%

  • Support Services

    36%

  • Other

    2%

Living in the Area

Albemarle County

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Median Household Income

$97,708

National

$75,149

Median Rent

$1,570

National

$1,268

Median Home Value

$450,200

National

$281,900

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Albemarle County Public Schools - Virginia (2024)

FAQs

What is the highest rated school district in Virginia? ›

Falls Church City Public Schools

#1 Best School Districts in Virginia.

What is Albemarle County High School ranked? ›

Albemarle High School 2024 Rankings
  • #7,295. in National Rankings.
  • #147. in Virginia High Schools.
  • #3. in Charlottesville, VA Metro Area High Schools.
  • #2. in Albemarle County Public Schools High Schools.
  • #443. in Magnet High Schools.

What is the largest school district in Virginia? ›

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How do Virginia public schools rank nationally? ›

Virginia

Virginia has the fourth-best public schools overall in the United States, ranking fourth for quality and third for safety.

What is the hardest school in VA? ›

Hardest colleges to get into in Virginia
  • Washington and Lee University acceptance rate.
  • University of Virginia acceptance rate.
  • University of Richmond acceptance rate.
  • The College of William and Mary acceptance rate.
  • Liberty University acceptance rate.
  • Virginia Union University acceptance rate.

What is the #1 public high school in Virginia? ›

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology

#1 Best Public High Schools in Virginia.

Is Albemarle a good school? ›

Albemarle has a reputation for excellent A-Level results. All full-time A-level students have achieved a 100% pass rate with an average of 88% A* - B grades over the past 10 years, considerably above the national average.

How big is Albemarle County Public Schools? ›

Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) serves nearly 14,000 students in preschool through 12th grade in Albemarle County, Virginia, the sixth largest county by area in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

How many students go to Albemarle High? ›

What is the smallest school district in Virginia? ›

Not only is Highland County Schools the smallest division in the state but also the county itself is the least-populous.

What is the most populated school in Virginia? ›

The largest institution is Liberty University, with over 110,000 students.

What state has the most schools? ›

In 2022, there were total 10,325 public elementary and secondary schools in the state of California. Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida rounded out the top five states with the most public elementary and secondary schools.

Which county in Virginia has the best public schools? ›

York County

#1 Counties with the Best Public Schools in Virginia.

What state is #1 in education? ›

May 7, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. A young woman walks on the University of South Florida campus in Tampa, Florida. For the second year in a row, Florida is the top state for education in U.S. News & World Report's Best States rankings. The debate around education in Florida is among the most contentious in America.

Is Virginia a good state for education? ›

Virginia ranked 10th in education, 11th in crime, 15th in health care and 16th on the economy.

What is the top 10 school districts in US? ›

The best US public schools in America are in these 20 places, Niche study finds
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1ScarsdaleSuburb of New York City
2West Lake HillsSuburb of Austin, Texas
3RollingwoodSuburb of Austin, Texas
4Long GroveSuburb of Chicago
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What is the best school district to work for in Virginia? ›

Arlington Public Schools

#1 Best Places to Teach in Virginia.

What is the highest rated school in America? ›

1. Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university located in Princeton, New Jersey.

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