There were 62 Black or African American students enrolled in Clarke County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 5.1% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Clarke County welcomed 1,924 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 3.2% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in the county, D. G. Cooley Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce Elementary School | 6 | 300 | 2% |
| Clarke County High School | 20 | 702 | 2.8% |
| D. G. Cooley Elementary School | 25 | 497 | 5% |
| Johnson-Williams Middle School | 11 | 425 | 2.6% |
