Independence: Schools & Education
There are 4 public schools in Independence. Grayson County High is the largest at 465 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,004 students.
- ~283 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 283 residents per school. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | Grayson County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,004 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 91 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 883 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 87.9% |
| 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 | Wytheville Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 23.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Wytheville Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Wytheville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 223-4700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 23.5 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 | Grayson County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 147 S. Independence Ave. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 773-3018 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24348 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2548 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12