There were 1,665 Black or African American students enrolled in Mecklenburg County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Mecklenburg County welcomed 3,938 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 42.3% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Mecklenburg High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 492 students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1 in the 2023-24 school year, which is better than the national average of 15:1 in public schools.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase City Elementary School | 247 | 409 | 60.4% |
| Clarksville Elementary School | 145 | 430 | 33.7% |
| Lacrosse Elementary School | 83 | 366 | 22.7% |
| Mecklenburg High School | 492 | 1,156 | 42.6% |
| Mecklenburg Middle School | 350 | 816 | 42.9% |
| South Hill Elementary School | 348 | 761 | 45.7% |
