White students comprised the largest ethnic group in Floyd County schools during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Of the 1,713 students attending Floyd County schools, 87.3% were white. Hispanic made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in Floyd County, representing 88.6% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 2.1% compared to the previous year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County High School | White | 87.1% | 680 |
| Floyd Elementary School | White | 86.1% | 445 |
| Check Elementary School | White | 92.7% | 289 |
| Willis Elementary School | White | 78.9% | 171 |
| Indian Valley Elementary School | White | 91.4% | 128 |
