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Westmoreland County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year?

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Westmoreland County Public Schools District had the highest enrollment among Westmoreland County districts, welcoming 1,579 students during the 2023-24 academic year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 52.8% of them were male, and 47.2% were female.

The most represented ethnicity among Westmoreland County Public Schools District students was white, accounting for 37.7% of the student population.

Among the two districts in Westmoreland County, Colonial Beach Public Schools District ranked second in enrollment numbers with 605 students.

Westmoreland County Public Schools District generally encompasses schools within Westmoreland County with its main office in Montross.

In the previous school year, Westmoreland County Public Schools District also had the highest number of students among Westmoreland County districts.

According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2023-24 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.

Enrollment in Westmoreland County Over 8 Years

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Enrollment in Westmoreland County Districts During 2023-24 School Year

DistrictCity (main office)Total Enrollment
Westmoreland County Public SchoolsMontross1,579
Colonial Beach Public SchoolsColonial Beach605

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