There were 32 Black or African American students enrolled in Bland County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 77.8% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Bland County welcomed 793 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 4% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the two schools in the county, Bland County High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bland County Elementary School | 1 | 357 | 0.3% |
| Bland County High School | 31 | 436 | 7.1% |
