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Westmoreland County

Virginia · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 2,135 students, in a county of 18,826 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
2,135
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,398
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.1%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Westmoreland County Public Schools
1,561 students · 2 districts in Westmoreland County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Westmoreland County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
63%
Hispanic
6%
Black
24%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
43%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
33%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.3%
civilian labor
Median age
48
17.9% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Westmoreland HighMontrossHigh09-12486·
Washington District ElementaryColonial BeachElementaryPK-05385·
Cople ElementaryHagueElementaryPK-05381·
Colonial Beach ElementaryColonial BeachElementaryPK-07360·
MONTROSS MIDDLEMontrossMiddle06-08309·
COLONIAL BEACH HIGHColonial BeachHigh08-12214·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Westmoreland County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Westmoreland County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 2,135.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Westmoreland County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County Public Schools is the largest school district in Westmoreland County, serving approximately 1,561 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County has roughly 18,826 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Westmoreland County?
Median household income in Westmoreland County is $63,398, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Westmoreland County?
Approximately 22.5% of adults 25 and older in Westmoreland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Westmoreland County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 96.1% of students in Westmoreland County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westmoreland County schools?
Across Westmoreland County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County residents are approximately 63% White, 6% Hispanic, 24% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Westmoreland County is owner-occupied?
Westmoreland County has about 11,448 housing units, of which roughly 80.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data