Ashland: Schools & Education
Education in Ashland: 5 public schools. Patrick Henry High is the largest at 1,323 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,312 students.
- ~1,554 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,554 residents per school. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (5)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Hanover County Public Schools |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,312 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 255 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,376 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 41.5% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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 (2)
Colleges (2)
| Nearest College · Name | Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Richmond |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 627-5300 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.7 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 (6)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | ASHLAND BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 798-4072 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 201 S. RAILROAD AVENUE, ASHLAND BRANCH LIBRA VA 23005 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 3.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 19 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 38.0% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12