Hot Springs: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve Hot Springs. Bath County High is the largest at 184 students (grades 8-12). Total enrollment: 359 students.
- ~244 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 244 residents per school. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Bath County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 359 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 321 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 89.4% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | Mountain Gateway Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 13.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Mountain Gateway Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Clifton Forge |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 863-2800 |
| 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 | BATH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 839-7286 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 96 COURT HOUSE HILL, WARM SPRINGS VA 24484 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12