Gretna: Schools & Education
4 public schools serve Gretna. Gretna High is the largest at 535 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,534 students.
- ~363 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 363 residents per school. 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Pittsylvania County Public Sch |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,534 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 127 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,243 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 81.0% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
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 | Sovah School of Health Professions |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 25.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Sovah School of Health Professions |
| Nearest College · City | Danville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 799-2271 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 25.9 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 | Gretna Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 207 A Coffey Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 656-2579 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24557 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2496 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.6% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12