Castlewood: Schools & Education
Castlewood is served by 3 public schools. Castlewood High is the largest at 314 students (grades 8-12). Total enrollment: 673 students.
- ~452 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 452 residents per school. 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Russell County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 673 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 64 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 612 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 90.9% |
| 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 | University of Virginia's College at Wise |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 17.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of Virginia's College at Wise |
| Nearest College · City | Wise |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 328-0100 |
| 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 (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | J. FRED MATTHEWS MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 762-9702 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 16552 WISE STREET, ST. PAUL VA 24283 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 2.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.8% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12