Total enrollment
507
-107 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in New Castle
Virginia · Public K-12
2 public-school campuses operate inside New Castle, with roughly 507 K-12 students enrolled (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in New Castle
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig County High | High | 06-12 | 278 |
| McCleary Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 229 |
About New Castle
New Castle, Virginia is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 507 students. By school count, it is a small city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in New Castle average about 254 students each, 62% lower than the Virginia norm.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 507 students, decreased 17% from the 614 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for New Castle discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.