Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
Of the 4,222 students attending Powhatan County district schools, 84.3% were white. Hispanic made up the second largest ethnic group, comprising 5.1% of the student population.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Powhatan County districts, representing 84.5% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped 0.7% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Powhatan County.
As of November 2023, according to Public School Review, in the 2023-24 school year, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| District | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | % of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan County Public Schools | White | 84.3% | 4,222 |
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