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Louisa County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
6
Schools
5,173
Students
$15,878
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
67.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Louisa County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 5,173 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,878 is above average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jouett ElementaryPK–05621
Moss-Nuckols ElementaryPK–05579
Thomas Jefferson ElementaryPK–05632
Trevilians ElementaryPK–05536
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LOUISA COUNTY MIDDLE06–081,152
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LOUISA COUNTY HIGH09–121,653
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,878+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
57%
State
34.2%
Local (property tax)
56.5%
Federal
9.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
5,173
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Louisa County Public Schools?
Louisa County Public Schools has 6 public schools, serving a total of 5,173 students.
What is the graduation rate for Louisa County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Louisa County Public Schools spend per student?
Louisa County Public Schools spends $15,878 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Louisa County Public Schools?
68% of students in Louisa County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Louisa County Public Schools?
No, Louisa County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Louisa County Public Schools serve?
Louisa County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Louisa County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Louisa County Public Schools is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.