There were only five Asian students enrolled in Nelson County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 25% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Nelson County welcomed 1,493 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised only 0.3% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in the county, Nelson Middle School and Tye River Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of Asian students in the 2024-25 school year, with two students each.
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 | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High School | 1 | 486 | 0.2% |
| Nelson Middle School | 2 | 329 | 0.6% |
| Rockfish River Elementary School | — | 318 | — |
| Tye River Elementary School | 2 | 360 | 0.6% |
