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

In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County districts during the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

Of the 4,361 students attending Pulaski County district schools, 77.6% were white. Multiracial made up the second largest ethnic group, comprising 9.2% of the student population.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Pulaski County districts, representing 82.1% of the student body.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased by 9.4% compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Pulaski 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 Pulaski County in 2023-24 School Year

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

District Most Prevalent Ethnicity % of Total Student Body Total Enrollment
Pulaski County Public Schools White 77.6% 4,361


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