There were 60 multiracial students enrolled in Nelson County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 15.5% less 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, multiracial students comprised 4% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in the county, Nelson County High School recorded the largest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 22 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 | Multiracial Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High School | 22 | 486 | 4.5% |
| Nelson Middle School | 17 | 329 | 5.2% |
| Rockfish River Elementary School | 9 | 318 | 2.8% |
| Tye River Elementary School | 12 | 360 | 3.3% |
