There were 688 Black or African American students enrolled in Westmoreland County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 4.2% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Westmoreland County welcomed 2,167 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 31.7% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Washington & Lee High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Beach Elementary School | 74 | 367 | 20.2% |
| Colonial Beach High School | 53 | 226 | 23.5% |
| Cople Elementary School | 162 | 337 | 48.1% |
| Montross Middle School | 123 | 334 | 36.8% |
| Washington & Lee High School | 188 | 488 | 38.5% |
| Washington District Elementary School | 88 | 415 | 21.2% |
