There were 335 Black or African American students enrolled in Goochland County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Goochland County welcomed 2,572 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 13% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, Goochland High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byrd Elementary School | 52 | 312 | 16.7% |
| Goochland Elementary School | 43 | 357 | 12% |
| Goochland High School | 111 | 847 | 13.1% |
| Goochland Middle School | 75 | 599 | 12.5% |
| Randolph Elementary School | 54 | 457 | 11.8% |
