In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Floyd County districts

In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Floyd County districts
Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction — https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
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White students comprised the largest ethnic group in Floyd County districts during the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

Of the 1,713 students attending Floyd County district schools, 87.3% were white. Hispanic made up the second largest ethnic group, comprising 6.1% of the student population.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Floyd County districts, representing 88.6% of the student body.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped 2.1% compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Floyd County.

As of November 2023, according to Public School Review, in the 2023-24 school year, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.

Ethnicities in Floyd County in 2023-24 School Year

Most Prevalent Ethnicity in Floyd County Districts in 2023-24 School Year

District Most Prevalent Ethnicity % of Total Student Body Total Enrollment
Floyd County Public Schools White 87.3% 1,713


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