There were only eight Asian students enrolled in Westmoreland County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 14.3% more 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, Asian students comprised only 0.4% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Colonial Beach High School, Montross Middle School and Washington & Lee High School recorded the largest enrollment of Asian students in the 2024-25 school year, with two students each.
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 | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Beach Elementary School | 1 | 367 | 0.3% |
| Colonial Beach High School | 2 | 226 | 0.9% |
| Cople Elementary School | 1 | 337 | 0.3% |
| Montross Middle School | 2 | 334 | 0.6% |
| Washington & Lee High School | 2 | 488 | 0.4% |
| Washington District Elementary School | — | 415 | — |
