There were 426 Black or African American students enrolled in Northumberland County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 2.1% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Northumberland County welcomed 1,162 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 36.7% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the three schools in the county, Northumberland Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Elementary School | 161 | 503 | 32% |
| Northumberland High School | 150 | 380 | 39.5% |
| Northumberland Middle School | 115 | 279 | 41.2% |
