There were only five American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Wise County schools in the 2025-26 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 5,630 students were enrolled in Wise County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 0.1% of the student body, making them the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Central High School, Coeburn Primary School, J. W. Adams Combined, St. Paul Elementary School and Union Middle School were the only schools in the county to welcome American Indian or Alaskan Native students during the 2025-26 school year.
Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1, according to Public School Review. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students account for 44%.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | 1 | 650 | 0.2% |
| Coeburn Middle School | — | 295 | — |
| Coeburn Primary School | 1 | 452 | 0.2% |
| Eastside High School | — | 397 | — |
| J. W. Adams Combined | 1 | 478 | 0.2% |
| L. F. Addington Middle School | — | 390 | — |
| St. Paul Elementary School | 1 | 487 | 0.2% |
| Union High School | — | 534 | — |
| Union Middle School | 1 | 530 | 0.2% |
| Union Primary School | — | 835 | — |
| Wise Primary School | — | 582 | — |
