Ferrum: Schools & Education
1 public school serve Ferrum. Ferrum Elementary is the largest at 223 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 223 students.
- ~1,774 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,774 residents per school. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Franklin County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 223 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 17 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 167 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 74.9% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Virginia Western Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Roanoke |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 857-8922 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | FRANKLIN COUNTY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 483-3098 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 355 FRANKLIN STREET, ROCKY MOUNT VA 24151 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 9.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 29.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12