Total enrollment
317
-263 (-45%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Wirtz
Virginia · Public K-12
2 public-school campuses operate inside Wirtz, with roughly 583 K-12 students enrolled (2 elementary).
7-year change in Wirtz
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
-1 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 86%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Chimney Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 266 |
| Dudley Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 317 |
About Wirtz
Public education in Wirtz, Virginia runs across 2 schools that hosts roughly 583 students. By footprint, Wirtz sits in the sparse bracket.
Average school size in Wirtz is around 292 students, 57% lower than the Virginia average of about 672.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 317 students, shrank 45% from the 580 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 2 to 1 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 86% to 82% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wirtz discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.