There were 663 Black or African American students enrolled in Westmoreland County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 3.6% fewer than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 2,152 students were enrolled in Westmoreland County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, Black or African American students comprised 30.8% of the student body, making them the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Washington & Lee High School had the highest number of Black or African American students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with 184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Beach Elementary School | 80 | 381 | 21% |
| Colonial Beach High School | 40 | 201 | 19.9% |
| Cople Elementary School | 156 | 333 | 46.8% |
| Montross Middle School | 118 | 340 | 34.7% |
| Washington & Lee High School | 184 | 472 | 39% |
| Washington District Elementary School | 85 | 425 | 20% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
