There were only 12 Asian students enrolled in Westmoreland County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 50% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 2,152 students were enrolled in Westmoreland County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, Asian students comprised 0.6% of the student body, making them the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Colonial Beach High School and Washington & Lee High School had the highest number of Asian students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with three students each.
Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1, according to Public School Review. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students account for 44%.
| School Name | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Beach Elementary School | 2 | 381 | 0.5% |
| Colonial Beach High School | 3 | 201 | 1.5% |
| Cople Elementary School | 1 | 333 | 0.3% |
| Montross Middle School | 1 | 340 | 0.3% |
| Washington & Lee High School | 3 | 472 | 0.6% |
| Washington District Elementary School | 2 | 425 | 0.5% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
