There were 44 Black or African American students enrolled in Rockbridge County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 12% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Rockbridge County welcomed 1,542 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 2.9% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in the county, Rockbridge County High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary School | 5 | 241 | 2.1% |
| Mountain View Elementary School | 4 | 154 | 2.6% |
| Natural Bridge Elementary School | 8 | 230 | 3.5% |
| Rockbridge County High School | 27 | 917 | 2.9% |
