There were only 15 Black or African American students enrolled in Floyd County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 7.1% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 1,678 students were enrolled in Floyd County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, Black or African American students comprised 0.9% of the student body, making them the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, Floyd County High School had the highest number of Black or African American students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with seven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check Elementary School | 2 | 263 | 0.8% |
| Floyd County High School | 7 | 663 | 1.1% |
| Floyd Elementary School | 5 | 446 | 1.1% |
| Indian Valley Elementary School | — | 123 | — |
| Willis Elementary School | 1 | 183 | 0.5% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
