Black students comprised the largest ethnic group in Nottoway County schools during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Of the 1,818 students attending Nottoway County schools, 43.5% were Black. White made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.
In the previous school year, Black students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in Nottoway County, representing 44.6% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased by 0.4% compared to the previous year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottoway High School | Black | 42.6% | 537 |
| Crewe Primary School | White | 44.4% | 376 |
| Blackstone Primary School | Black | 50.1% | 373 |
| Nottoway Intermediate School | Black | 44.7% | 284 |
| Nottoway Middle School | Black | 48% | 248 |
