There were 41 Black or African American students enrolled in Grayson County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 5.1% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 1,523 students were enrolled in Grayson County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, Black or African American students comprised 2.7% of the student body, making them the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Grayson County High School, Independence Elementary School and Independence Middle School had the highest number of Black or African American students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with 11 students each.
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 | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School | 2 | 140 | 1.4% |
| Fries Elementary School | 2 | 219 | 0.9% |
| Grayson County High School | 11 | 458 | 2.4% |
| Grayson Highlands | 4 | 160 | 2.5% |
| Independence Elementary School | 11 | 253 | 4.3% |
| Independence Middle School | 11 | 293 | 3.8% |
