Abingdon: Schools & Education
8 public schools serve Abingdon. Abingdon High is the largest at 867 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,784 students.
- ~1,041 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,041 residents per school. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | A. Linwood Holton Governor's S, Bristol City Public Schools, Washington County Public Schoo |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,784 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 241 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,843 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 66.2% |
| Schools Count | 8 |
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 | Virginia Highlands Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Abingdon |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 739-2400 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.4 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 (10)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Washington County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 205 Oak Hill Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 676-6222 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24210 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3328 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 15 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 36.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 3 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12