There were 161 Black or African American students enrolled in Alleghany County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 7.3% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Alleghany County welcomed 2,314 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 7% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, Alleghany High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 59 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 | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany High School | 59 | 819 | 7.2% |
| Callaghan Elementary School | 7 | 270 | 2.6% |
| Clifton Middle School | 44 | 594 | 7.4% |
| Mountain View Elementary School | 38 | 415 | 9.2% |
| Sharon Elementary School | 13 | 216 | 6% |
