Waverly: Schools & Education
Education in Waverly: 3 public schools. Sussex Central Elementary is the largest at 443 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 998 students.
- ~775 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 775 residents per school. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Sussex County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5103780 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 998 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 84 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,011 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 101.3% |
| 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 | Richard Bland College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 18.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Richard Bland College |
| Nearest College · City | South Prince George |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 862-6100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.3 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 | Waverly Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 352 W. Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 834-2192 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23890 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1716 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12