Barboursville: Schools & Education
Education in Barboursville: 6 public schools. Orange County High is the largest at 1,476 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,902 students.
- ~116 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 116 residents per school. 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | Orange County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5102820 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,902 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 195 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,570 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 54.1% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
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 | Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 18.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center |
| Nearest College · City | Culpeper |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 727-8003 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.5 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 | 7 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | GORDONSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 832-0712 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 319 N. MAIN ST., GORDONSVILLE VA 22942 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12