Lynchburg: Schools & Education
Education in Lynchburg: 29 public schools. E.C. Glass High is the largest at 1,325 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 11,183 students.
- ~2,741 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
29 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,741 residents per school. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
Schools (29)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Bedford County Public Schools, Campbell County Public Schools, Central Virginia Governor's Sc, Department of Education State-, LYNCHBURG CITY SECONDARY ALTER |
| School Districts · Total count | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 29 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 11,183 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 813 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 9,665 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 86.4% |
| Schools Count | 29 |
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.
Schools (7)
Colleges (7)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Timbrook Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 18891 Leesville Rd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 592-9551 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24501 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2808 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 66 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 38.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 4 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12