Mineral: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in Mineral. Louisa County High is the largest at 1,653 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,426 students.
- ~185 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 185 residents per school. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Louisa County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,426 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,174 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 63.5% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 | Randolph-Macon College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 27.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Randolph-Macon College |
| Nearest College · City | Ashland |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 752-7200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 27.3 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 | 5 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Louisa County Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 881 Davis Highway |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 894-5853 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23117 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2496 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 18.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12