There were 3,907 students enrolled in Mecklenburg County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 0.8% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
In terms of gender distribution, the student body in Mecklenburg County comprised 51.5% boys, with girls representing the remaining 48.5%.
Data also showed that white students made up 44% of the student body, the largest percentage in Mecklenburg County schools, followed by Black or African American students with 41.1%, 7.2% Hispanic students and 1% Asian students.
Mecklenburg High School had the highest enrollment among Mecklenburg County’s six schools in the 2024-25 school year, welcoming 1,140 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 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | Total enrollment in 2024-25 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase City Elementary School | 409 | 396 | -3.2% |
| Clarksville Elementary School | 430 | 432 | 0.5% |
| Lacrosse Elementary School | 366 | 353 | -3.6% |
| Mecklenburg High School | 1,156 | 1,140 | -1.4% |
| Mecklenburg Middle School | 816 | 819 | 0.4% |
| South Hill Elementary School | 761 | 767 | 0.8% |
