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Of the 6,938 students attending Henry County schools, 51.1% were white. Black made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in Henry County, representing 51.7% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 1% compared to the previous year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett High School | White | 54% | 1,140 |
| Magna Vista High School | White | 50.1% | 1,131 |
| Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School | White | 53.3% | 762 |
| Laurel Park Middle School | White | 46.7% | 743 |
| Meadow View Elementary School | White | 45.9% | 647 |
| G. W. Carver Elementary School | White | 56.3% | 451 |
| Drewry Mason Elementary School | White | 58% | 386 |
| Axton Elementary School | White | 43.6% | 358 |
| Stanleytown Elementary School | White | 55.5% | 274 |
| Rich Acres Elementary School | Black | 41.5% | 270 |
| Campbell Court Elementary School | White | 60.8% | 265 |
| Mount Olivet Elementary School | White | 37.6% | 263 |
| Sanville Elementary School | White | 77% | 248 |
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