Emporia: Schools & Education
4 public schools serve Emporia. Greensville Elementary is the largest at 833 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 2,034 students.
- ~1,387 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,387 residents per school. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | Greensville County Public Scho |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,034 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 167 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,069 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 101.7% |
| 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 | Halifax Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 19.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Halifax Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Weldon |
| Nearest College · Phone | (252) 536-2551 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 19.9 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.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Richardson Memorial Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 100 Spring Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 634-2539 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23847 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2340 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 16.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12