Nelson County has 11 schools and 4,630 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 10%. Also, 51.4% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Nelson County: The learner body at the schools served by Nelson County is 92.7% White, 2.1% Black, 3% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 92.7% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 46% of learners are female, and 54% of learners are male. At schools in Nelson County, 51.4% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 0.6% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Nelson County: Within Nelson County, 97.4% of educators are certified, and 85.3% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 18:1. The district has 7 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Nelson County: In Nelson County, 50% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 45% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 57% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 41% tested at or above that level for math. And 48% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 40% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Nelson County: Nelson County spends $11,730 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $52,049,000. The school district spends $5,001.7 million on instruction, $3,594.5 million on support services and $593.7 million on other expenses.