Clifton Forge: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Clifton Forge. Clifton Middle is the largest at 413 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 608 students.
- ~1,149 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,149 residents per school. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Alleghany Highlands Public Sch, JACKSON RIVER GOVERNOR'S SCHOO |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 608 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 57 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 464 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 76.3% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Mountain Gateway Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Clifton Forge |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 863-2800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Clifton Forge Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 535 Church Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 863-2519 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24422 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2184 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 21.0% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12