There were 294 Black or African American students enrolled in Gloucester County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 3.3% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Gloucester County welcomed 4,956 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 5.9% of the student body to be the fourth most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the eight schools in the county, Gloucester High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Elementary School | 25 | 463 | 5.4% |
| Achilles Elementary School | 14 | 405 | 3.5% |
| Bethel Elementary School | 23 | 504 | 4.6% |
| Botetourt Elementary School | 46 | 513 | 9% |
| Gloucester High School | 99 | 1,548 | 6.4% |
| Page Middle School | 30 | 573 | 5.2% |
| Peasley Middle School | 35 | 565 | 6.2% |
| Petsworth Elementary School | 22 | 385 | 5.7% |
