There were only 14 Black or African American students enrolled in Floyd County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 22.2% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Floyd County welcomed 1,666 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised only 0.8% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, Floyd County High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with seven students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check Elementary School | 1 | 277 | 0.4% |
| Floyd County High School | 7 | 668 | 1% |
| Floyd Elementary School | 6 | 448 | 1.3% |
| Indian Valley Elementary School | — | 110 | — |
| Willis Elementary School | — | 163 | — |
