There were 1,352 Black or African American students enrolled in Isle of Wight County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 1% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Isle of Wight County welcomed 5,519 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 24.5% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the nine schools in the county, Smithfield High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Elementary School | 140 | 569 | 24.6% |
| Carrsville Elementary School | 33 | 232 | 14.2% |
| Georgie D. Tyler Middle School | 54 | 368 | 14.7% |
| Hardy Elementary School | 183 | 649 | 28.2% |
| Smithfield High School | 424 | 1,322 | 32.1% |
| Smithfield Middle School | 157 | 565 | 27.8% |
| Westside Elementary School | 195 | 682 | 28.6% |
| Windsor Elementary School | 91 | 624 | 14.6% |
| Windsor High School | 75 | 508 | 14.8% |
