Deep Creek: Schools & Education
13 public schools serve Deep Creek. Arcadia High is the largest at 713 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,726 students.
- ~7 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
13 K-12 schools serving the area — about 7 residents per school.
Schools (13)
| School Districts · Districts | Accomack County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5100060 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 13 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,726 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 329 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,086 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 107.6% |
| Schools Count | 13 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Eastern Shore Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 13.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Eastern Shore Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Melfa |
| Nearest College · Phone | (757) 789-1789 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 336-3460 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 4077 MAIN STREET, CHINCOTEAGUE VA 23336 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND LIBRARY