Northern Neck Times

Black students comprised the largest ethnic group in Lancaster County schools during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

Of the 949 students attending Lancaster County schools, 51.4% were Black. White made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.

In the previous school year, Black students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in Lancaster County, representing 51.4% of the student body.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 0.7% compared to the previous year.

According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.

School name	Most Prevalent Ethnic Group	% of Total Student Population	Total Enrollment
Lancaster Middle School	Black	53.2%	541
Lancaster High School	Black	49%	408