Mecklenburg County High School serves 1,155 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mecklenburg County High School's student population of 1,155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,155 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Mecklenburg County High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
43%
22%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mecklenburg County High School?
1,155 students attend Mecklenburg County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mecklenburg County High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mecklenburg County High School?
Mecklenburg County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mecklenburg County High School offer ?
Mecklenburg County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mecklenburg County High School part of?
Mecklenburg County High School is part of Mecklenburg County School District.
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