There were 476 Black or African American students enrolled in Lancaster County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 2.5% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Lancaster County welcomed 944 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 50.4% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the two schools in the county, Lancaster Middle School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 270 students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | 206 | 402 | 51.2% |
| Lancaster Middle School | 270 | 542 | 49.8% |
