Doran: Schools & Education
Doran is served by 13 public schools. Riverview Elementary/Middle is the largest at 750 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 6,175 students.
- ~2 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
17 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2 residents per school.
Schools (17)
| School Districts · Districts | Tazewell County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5103810 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 13 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,070 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 342 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,197 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 82.8% |
| Schools Count | 13 |
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 | Bluefield University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.5 mi |
| 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 — 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 | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY POCAHONTAS BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 288-6138 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 179 CENTRE STREET, POCAHONTAS VA 24635 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 3.7 mi |