Montgomery County districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

Montgomery County districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?
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 Montgomery County districts during the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

Of the 9,591 students attending Montgomery County district schools, 76.9% were white. Hispanic made up the second largest ethnic group, comprising 8.2% of the student population.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Montgomery County districts, representing 78% of the student body.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped 1.4% compared to the previous year.

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

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

District Most Prevalent Ethnicity % of Total Student Body Total Enrollment
Montgomery County Public Schools White 76.9% 9,591


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