Pennington Gap: Schools & Education
Pennington Gap is served by 2 public schools. Elk Knob Elementary is the largest at 283 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 557 students.
- ~899 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 899 residents per school. 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Lee County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 557 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 50 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 520 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 93.4% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Cumberland |
| Nearest College · Phone | (606) 589-2145 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.2 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 (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Lee County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 539 Joslyn Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 546-1141 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24277 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2600 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 14.4% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12