Glen Lyn: Schools & Education
There are 7 public schools in Glen Lyn. Narrows Elementary/Middle is the largest at 859 students (grades -1-7). Total enrollment: 3,457 students.
- ~10 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 10 residents per school. 2.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | Giles County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5101590 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,457 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 192 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,266 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 36.6% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
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 | New River Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | New River Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Dublin |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 674-3600 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.4 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | PEARISBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 921-2556 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 209 FORT BRANCH ROAD, PEARISBURG VA 24134 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 2.1% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12