Dryden: Schools & Education
1 public school serve Dryden. Dryden Elementary is the largest at 273 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 273 students.
- ~823 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 823 residents per school. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Lee County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 273 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 19 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 237 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 86.8% |
| 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 | Mountain Empire Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 11.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Mountain Empire Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Big Stone Gap |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 523-2400 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.4 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.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | LEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 546-1141 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 539 JOSLYN AVENUE, PENNINGTON GAP VA 24277 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 5.2 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.4% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12