There were 37 Black or African American students enrolled in Giles County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 2.8% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 2,188 students were enrolled in Giles County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, Black or African American students comprised 1.7% of the student body, making them the third most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, Narrows Elementary/Middle School had the highest number of Black or African American students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with nine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Combined | 8 | 437 | 1.8% |
| Giles High School | 8 | 540 | 1.5% |
| MacY McClaugherty Combined | 6 | 409 | 1.5% |
| Narrows Elementary/Middle School | 9 | 509 | 1.8% |
| Narrows High School | 6 | 293 | 2% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.