Bluefield: Schools & Education
Bluefield schools: 5 public schools. Graham High is the largest at 529 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,676 students.
- ~996 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 996 residents per school. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Tazewell County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,676 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 113 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,384 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 82.6% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Bluefield University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Bluefield |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 326-3682 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
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 | Tazewell County Public Library -- Bluefield Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 108 Huffard Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 326-1577 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24605 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2444 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 29.8% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12