Horse Pasture: Schools & Education
Education in Horse Pasture: 7 public schools. Bassett High is the largest at 1,107 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,194 students.
- ~319 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 319 residents per school. 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | Piedmont Governor's School |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5101920 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,194 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 312 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,050 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 96.6% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
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 | Patrick & Henry Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Patrick & Henry Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Martinsville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 656-0200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.1 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 · Phone | (276) 629-2426 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 3969 FAIRYSTONE PARK HIGHWAY, BASSETT VA 24055 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 3.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 10.7% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12