Damascus: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve Damascus. Holston High is the largest at 245 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 415 students.
- ~386 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 386 residents per school. 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Washington County Public Schoo |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 415 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 42 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 9.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 313 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 75.4% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | Emory & Henry College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Emory & Henry College |
| Nearest College · City | Emory |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 944-4121 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.9 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 | Damascus Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 310 Water Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 475-3820 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24236 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12