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Prince George County Education: 6,181 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

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There were 6,181 students enrolled in Prince George County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.2% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

In terms of gender distribution, the student body in Prince George County comprised 50.6% boys, with girls representing 49.3%, while less than 0.1% of the students did not specify their gender or identify with either category.

Data also showed that white students made up 44.7% of the student body, the largest percentage in Prince George County schools, followed by Black or African American students with 30.4%, 15.2% Hispanic students and 1% Asian students.

Prince George High School had the highest enrollment among Prince George County's seven schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 1,818 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 54% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 46%.

Enrollment in Prince George County Schools Over 8 Years

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Breakdown of Student Enrollment in Prince George County Schools

School nameTotal enrollment in 2022-23Total enrollment in 2023-24% change
David A. Harrison Elementary School48658119.5%
J.E.J. Moore Middle School1,3931,3950.1%
L. L. Beazley Elementary School584496-15.1%
North Elementary School785720-8.3%
Prince George High School1,7961,8181.2%
South Elementary School502430-14.3%
William A. Walton Elementary School56074132.3%

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