School starting and dismissal times can be obtained by calling the Department of Transportation at 973-5716 or by visiting the website. School Meals Cafeterias in all schools serve meals, including milk. Students whose families are unable to pay the full price may qualify for the free or reduced-price school lunch program. Applications are available at all schools. At each of the comprehensive high schools and middle schools, a full time school nurse is on staff to assist students with their health needs.
All elementary schools receive part-time nursing services.
Five Albemarle County schools have already met the 2006-2007 state accreditation requirement. Over 300 students took nearly 500 AP exams in 1999. Twenty-three percent of middle school students earn high school credit for Algebra 1. Thirty-four percent earn high school credit for Foreign Language. More than 50 percent of students earn an Advanced Studies diploma.