Total enrollment
1,103
-81 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Altavista
Virginia · Public K-12
Altavista, Virginia reports 2 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 1,103 students (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Altavista
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 63%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
31%
was 25%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altavista Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 497 |
| Altavista High | High | 06-12 | 606 |
About Altavista
Across Altavista, Virginia, 2 public schools instructs about 1,103 students between them.
On the school-mix side, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Altavista average about 552 students each, 18% meaningfully below the Virginia norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Altavista has contracted 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,184 students to 1,103. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 63% to 55% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Altavista discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.