There were only three Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled in Brunswick County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 200% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Brunswick County welcomed 1,369 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students comprised only 0.2% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Brunswick High School, James S. Russell Middle School and Meherrin Powellton Elementary School were the only schools in the county to welcome Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students during the 2024-25 school year.
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 | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | 1 | 404 | 0.2% |
| James S. Russell Middle School | 1 | 288 | 0.3% |
| Meherrin Powellton Elementary School | 1 | 177 | 0.6% |
| Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary School | — | 205 | — |
| Totaro Elementary School | — | 295 | — |
