Chilhowie: Schools & Education
Chilhowie is served by 2 public schools. Chilhowie Elementary is the largest at 543 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,242 students.
- ~809 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 809 residents per school. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Smyth County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 699 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 52 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 465 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 66.5% |
| 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 | Emory & Henry College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 9.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Emory & Henry College |
| Nearest College · City | Emory |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 944-4121 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.1 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 (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Chilhowie Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 807 Chilhowie Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 646-3404 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24319 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1404 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 24.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12