Bassett: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Bassett. Bassett High is the largest at 1,107 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,614 students.
- ~344 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 344 residents per school. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Henry County Public Schools |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,614 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 124 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,569 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 97.2% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Patrick & Henry Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 7.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Patrick & Henry Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Martinsville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 656-0200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.1 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 | Bassett Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 3969 Fairystone Park Highway |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 629-2426 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24055 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1976 |
| 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 | 17.6% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12