Pearisburg: Schools & Education
Pearisburg is served by 4 public schools. Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle is the largest at 787 students (grades -1-7). Total enrollment: 1,443 students.
- ~715 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 715 residents per school. 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | Giles County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,443 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 96 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 573 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 39.7% |
| 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 | New River Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | New River Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Dublin |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 674-3600 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.5 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 (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Pearisburg Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 209 Fort Branch Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 921-2556 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24134 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2288 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 12.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12