There were 1,080 Black or African American students enrolled in Brunswick County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.1% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Brunswick County welcomed 1,395 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 77.4% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, Brunswick High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | 329 | 422 | 78% |
| James S. Russell Middle School | 242 | 295 | 82% |
| Meherrin Powellton Elementary School | 118 | 184 | 64.1% |
| Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary School | 136 | 184 | 73.9% |
| Totaro Elementary School | 255 | 310 | 82.3% |
