There were 413 Black or African American students enrolled in Northumberland County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 3.1% fewer than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 1,163 students were enrolled in Northumberland County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, Black or African American students comprised 35.5% of the student body, making them the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the three schools in the county, Northumberland Elementary School had the highest number of Black or African American students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with 178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Elementary School | 178 | 527 | 33.8% |
| Northumberland High School | 142 | 377 | 37.7% |
| Northumberland Middle School | 93 | 259 | 35.9% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
