Drakes Branch: Schools & Education
There are 4 public schools in Drakes Branch. Randolph-Henry High is the largest at 478 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,499 students.
- ~87 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 87 residents per school. 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Governor's School of Southside, Charlotte County Public School |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5100029, 5100750 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,021 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 76 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 877 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 85.9% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
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 | Hampden-Sydney College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 14.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Hampden-Sydney College |
| Nearest College · City | Hampden-Sydney |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 223-6000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | KEYSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 736-0083 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 300 KING STREET, KEYSVILLE VA 23947 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 14.3% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12