There were 498 Black or African American students enrolled in Appomattox County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 0.8% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Appomattox County welcomed 2,421 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 20.6% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in the county, Appomattox County High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 164 students.
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 | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox County High School | 164 | 731 | 22.4% |
| Appomattox Elementary School | 106 | 539 | 19.7% |
| Appomattox Middle School | 107 | 542 | 19.7% |
| Appomattox Primary School | 121 | 609 | 19.9% |
