Stuart: Schools & Education
Stuart is served by 2 public schools. Patrick County High is the largest at 851 students (grades 8-12). Total enrollment: 1,231 students.
- ~976 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 976 residents per school. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Patrick County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,231 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 93 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,001 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 81.3% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | Patrick & Henry Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 23.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Patrick & Henry Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Martinsville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 656-0200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 23.5 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.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Patrick County Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 116 W. Blue Ridge Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 694-3352 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24171 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2288 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12