There were 488 Black or African American students enrolled in Lancaster County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.6% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Lancaster County welcomed 949 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 51.4% 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 2023-24 school year, with a total of 288 students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1 in the 2023-24 school year, which is better than the national average of 15:1 in public schools.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | 200 | 408 | 49% |
| Lancaster Middle School | 288 | 541 | 53.2% |
