Martinsville: Schools & Education
12 public schools serve Martinsville. Laurel Park Middle is the largest at 786 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 4,262 students.
- ~1,138 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
12 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,138 residents per school. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (12)
| School Districts · Districts | BREAKING BARRIERS ALTERNATIVE , Henry County Public Schools, Martinsville City Public Schoo, Piedmont Governor's School |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 12 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,262 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 310 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,088 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 95.9% |
| Schools Count | 12 |
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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (8)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Martinsville Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 310 E. Church Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 403-5430 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24112 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2600 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 12 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 3 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12