There were 507 students enrolled in Craig County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 7.9% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
In terms of gender distribution, the student body in Craig County comprised 50.7% boys, with girls representing the remaining 49.3%.
Data also showed that white students made up 98.4% of the student body, the largest percentage in Craig County schools, followed by Hispanic students with 0.6%, 0.4% Black or African American students and 0.2% Asian students.
Craig County High School had the highest enrollment among Craig County’s two schools in the 2024-25 school year, welcoming 278 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 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | Total enrollment in 2024-25 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig County High School | 261 | 278 | 6.5% |
| McCleary Elementary School | 209 | 229 | 9.6% |
