Richlands: Schools & Education
Richlands is served by 3 public schools. Riverview Elementary/Middle is the largest at 750 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 2,783 students.
- ~739 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 739 residents per school. 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | Tazewell County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,678 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 110 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,387 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 82.7% |
| 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 | Southwest Virginia Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southwest Virginia Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Cedar Bluff |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 964-2555 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.2 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.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Tazewell County Public Library -- Richlands Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 102 Suffolk Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 964-5282 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24641 |
| 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12