There were 29 Black or African American students enrolled in Giles County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 91.1% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Giles County welcomed 2,273 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 1.3% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, Giles High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of eight students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1 in the 2023-24 school year, which is better than the national average of 15:1 in public schools.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Combined | 6 | 459 | 1.3% |
| Giles High School | 8 | 554 | 1.4% |
| MacY McClaugherty Combined | 6 | 462 | 1.3% |
| Narrows Elementary/Middle School | 7 | 499 | 1.4% |
| Narrows High School | 2 | 299 | 0.7% |
