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Campbell County districts: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

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White students comprised the largest ethnic group in Campbell County districts during the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

Of the 7,896 students attending Campbell County district schools, 67.1% were white. Black made up the second largest ethnic group, comprising 17% of the student population.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Campbell County districts, representing 68.4% of the student body.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased by 0.3% compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Campbell County.

As of November 2023, according to Public School Review, in the 2023-24 school year, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.

Ethnicities in Campbell County in 2023-24 School Year

White (67.1%)Black (17.0%)Multiracial (7.3%)Hispanic (6.9%)<5% Ethnicities (1.7%)

Most Prevalent Ethnicity in Campbell County Districts in 2023-24 School Year

DistrictMost Prevalent Ethnicity% of Total Student BodyTotal Enrollment
Campbell County Public SchoolsWhite67.1%7,896

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