There were 156 8th-grade students enrolled in Westmoreland County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
The school that enrolled the largest number of 8th-grade students in the county was Montross Middle School.
Within Westmoreland County schools, the largest number of students were found in 2nd-grade, while pre-kindergarten had the least students.
Statewide, Westmoreland County ranked 91st in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 92nd the year before.
As of November 2023, according to Public Schools Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools nationwide.
| School Name | # of 8th-grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montross Middle School | 113 | 33.6% | 336 |
| Colonial Beach High School | 43 | 19% | 226 |
| Washington District Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 387 |
| Washington & Lee High School | 0 | 0% | 494 |
| Colonial Beach Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 379 |
| Cople Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 362 |
