There were only three American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Buchanan County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 200% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Buchanan County welcomed 2,316 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised only 0.1% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the eight schools in the county, Hurley Elementary/Middle School recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2024-25 school year, with two 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 | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Elementary/Middle School | — | 194 | — |
| Council High School | — | 115 | — |
| Grundy High School | — | 352 | — |
| Hurley Elementary/Middle School | 2 | 323 | 0.6% |
| Hurley High School | — | 194 | — |
| Riverview Elementary/Middle School | 1 | 719 | 0.1% |
| Twin Valley Elementary/Middle School | — | 240 | — |
| Twin Valley High School | — | 179 | — |
