Lovingston: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve Lovingston. Nelson County High is the largest at 517 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 857 students.
- ~228 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 228 residents per school. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Nelson County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 857 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 77 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 627 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 73.2% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Sweet Briar College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Sweet Briar College |
| Nearest College · City | Sweet Briar |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 381-6100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Nelson Memorial Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 263-5904 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22949 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2496 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 6 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 31.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12