There were 185 Black or African American students enrolled in Pulaski County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 3.6% fewer than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 3,753 students were enrolled in Pulaski County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, Black or African American students comprised 4.9% of the student body, making them the third most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the seven schools in the county, Pulaski County Senior High School had the highest number of Black or African American students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with 55 students.
Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1, according to Public School Review. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students account for 44%.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critzer Elementary School | 27 | 403 | 6.7% |
| Dublin Elementary School | 14 | 383 | 3.7% |
| Pulaski County Middle School | 38 | 844 | 4.5% |
| Pulaski County Senior High School | 55 | 1,071 | 5.1% |
| Pulaski Elementary School | 32 | 464 | 6.9% |
| Riverlawn Elementary School | 17 | 385 | 4.4% |
| Snowville Elementary School | 2 | 203 | 1% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
