Nelson Middle School in Lovingston, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Nelson Middle School is a rural public school in Lovingston, Virginia that is part of Nelson County Public School District. It serves 328 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.1:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

328 Students

36 Teachers

6925 Thomas Nelson Hwy

Lovingston, VA 22949 View local requests

http://www.nelson.k12.va.us

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Nelson Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Nelson Middle School Demographics

83%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Nelson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 25, 2026

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