There were 214 Black or African American students enrolled in King and Queen County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 18.3% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that King and Queen County welcomed 611 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 35% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the three schools in the county, Central High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | 92 | 265 | 34.7% |
| King & Queen Elementary School | 36 | 168 | 21.4% |
| Lawson-Marriott Elementary School | 86 | 178 | 48.3% |
