Clinchco: Schools & Education
Education in Clinchco: 4 public schools. Ridgeview High is the largest at 592 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,457 students.
- ~67 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 67 residents per school. 2.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Dickenson County Public School |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5101140 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,457 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 127 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,300 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 89.2% |
| 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 | University of Virginia's College at Wise |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 14.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of Virginia's College at Wise |
| Nearest College · City | Wise |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 328-0100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.6 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 | JONNIE B. DEEL MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 926-6617 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 198 CHASE STREET, CLINTWOOD VA 24228 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.0 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
JONNIE B. DEEL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 2.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12