Cleveland: Schools & Education
14 public schools serve Cleveland. Lebanon High is the largest at 606 students (grades 8-12). Total enrollment: 4,724 students.
- ~19 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
19 K-12 schools serving the area — about 19 residents per school. 1.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (19)
| School Districts · Districts | Russell County Public Schools, Russell County Public Schools, Russell County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5100093, 5100510, 5103420 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 14 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,433 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 288 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 3,109 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 90.6% |
| Schools Count | 14 |
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 | Virginia Highlands Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 17.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Virginia Highlands Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Abingdon |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 739-2400 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 17.2 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 | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | RUSSELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 889-8044 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 248 W. MAIN ST, LEBANON VA 24266 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 1.2% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12