There were 39 Black or African American students enrolled in Grayson County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 8.3% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Grayson County welcomed 1,576 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 2.5% of the student body to be the third most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Grayson County High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School | — | 147 | — |
| Fries Elementary School | 3 | 234 | 1.3% |
| Grayson County High School | 18 | 457 | 3.9% |
| Grayson Highlands | 2 | 142 | 1.4% |
| Independence Elementary School | 9 | 301 | 3% |
| Independence Middle School | 7 | 295 | 2.4% |
