South Hill: Schools & Education
Education in South Hill: 3 public schools. South Hill Elementary is the largest at 733 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 733 students.
- ~1,595 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,595 residents per school. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Mecklenburg County Public Scho |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 733 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 42 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 642 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 87.6% |
| 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 | Southside Virginia Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 17.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southside Virginia Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Alberta |
| Nearest College · Phone | (888) 220-7822 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 17.3 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.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | R. T. Arnold Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 110 East Danville St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 447-8162 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23970 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2236 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 27.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12