There were five Black or African American students enrolled in Buchanan County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 50% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Buchanan County welcomed 2,378 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 0.2% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the eight schools in the county, Riverview Elementary/Middle School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of four 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Elementary/Middle School | — | 194 | — |
| Council High School | — | 111 | — |
| Grundy High School | — | 348 | — |
| Hurley Elementary/Middle School | 1 | 322 | 0.3% |
| Hurley High School | — | 226 | — |
| Riverview Elementary/Middle School | 4 | 729 | 0.5% |
| Twin Valley Elementary/Middle School | — | 262 | — |
| Twin Valley High School | — | 186 | — |
