There were 656 Black or African American students enrolled in Buckingham County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 2.4% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Buckingham County welcomed 1,966 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 33.4% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, Buckingham County High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham County Elementary School | 123 | 392 | 31.4% |
| Buckingham County High School | 231 | 685 | 33.7% |
| Buckingham County Middle School | 143 | 430 | 33.3% |
| Buckingham County Pre School Center | 42 | 108 | 38.9% |
| Buckingham County Primary School | 117 | 351 | 33.3% |
