There were only two American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Mathews County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 33.3% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Mathews County welcomed 791 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised only 0.3% of the student body to be the least represented ethnicity in the county.
Mathews High School and Thomas Hunter Middle School were the only schools in the county to welcome American Indian or Alaskan Native students during the 2024-25 school year.
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 | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews Elementary School | — | 281 | — |
| Mathews High School | 1 | 334 | 0.3% |
| Thomas Hunter Middle School | 1 | 176 | 0.6% |
