Bastian: Schools & Education

Bastian is served by 2 public schools. Bland County High is the largest at 425 students (grades 7-12). Total enrollment: 796 students.

K-12 Schools

2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 187 residents per school. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

-1-6 · 371 students · 31 Rocket Drive, Bland VA 24315 · (276)688-3621

7-12 · 425 students · 176 Eagles Road, Rocky Gap VA 24366 · (276)928-1100

School Districts · Districts	Bland County Public Schools
School Districts · Total count	1
School Districts · Nces Lea Ids	5100390
School Statistics · Total Schools	2
School Statistics · Total Enrollment	796
School Statistics · Total Teachers	56
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio	14.20
School Statistics · Free Lunch Students	535
School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct	67.2%
Schools Count	2

Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.

Colleges · Nearest	Bluefield University
Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles	8.9 mi
Nearest College · Name	Bluefield University
Nearest College · City	Bluefield
Nearest College · Phone	(276) 326-3682
Nearest College · Distance	8.9 mi

Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.

BASTIAN UNION CHURCH - STEPS OF FAITH ACADEMY

29 BEARS TRAIL · RELIGIOUS FACILITY

Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.

BLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

2766883737 · 697 MAIN STREET, BLAND VA 24315

Education Nonprofits · Total count	1
Pct Bachelors Plus	22.8%

Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12