Fries: Schools & Education
1 public school serve Fries. Fries Elementary is the largest at 253 students (grades -1-7). Total enrollment: 253 students.
- ~330 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 330 residents per school. 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Grayson County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 253 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 26 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 9.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 219 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 86.6% |
| 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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Wytheville Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 17.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Wytheville Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Wytheville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 223-4700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 17.6 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 | Fries Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 105 West Main St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 744-2225 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24330 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1248 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 16.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12