There were 464 Black or African American students enrolled in Lancaster County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 2.5% fewer than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 924 students were enrolled in Lancaster County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, Black or African American students comprised 50.2% of the student body, making them the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the two schools in the county, Lancaster Middle School had the highest number of Black or African American students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with 265 students.
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 | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | 199 | 394 | 50.5% |
| Lancaster Middle School | 265 | 530 | 50% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
