Emory: Schools & Education

There are 14 public schools in Emory. Abingdon High is the largest at 867 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,779 students.

K-12 Schools

14 K-12 schools serving the area — about 101 residents per school. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

Schools (14)

A. Linwood Holton Governor's School
-2--2 · One Partnership Circle Southwest Va Higher Ed Center, Abingdon VA 24210 · (276)619-4326
DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM
-2--2 · 383 Baugh Lane, Abingdon VA 24210 · (276)525-4361
Abingdon Elementary
-1-5 · 423 students · 19431 Woodland Hills Rd, Abingdon VA 24210 · (276)739-3400
ABINGDON HIGH
9-12 · 867 students · 705 Thompson Dr, Abingdon VA 24210 · (276)739-3200
E.B. STANLEY MIDDLE
6-8 · 643 students · 297 Stanley St, Abingdon VA 24210 · (276)739-3300
GLADE SPRING MIDDLE
6-8 · 254 students · 33474 Stage Coach Rd, Glade Spring VA 24340 · (276)739-3800
Greendale Elementary
-1-5 · 294 students · 13092 McGuffie Rd, Abingdon VA 24210 · (276)739-3500
HOLSTON HIGH
9-12 · 245 students · 21308 Monroe Rd, Damascus VA 24236 · (276)739-4000
Meadowview Elementary
-1-5 · 551 students · 14050 Glenbrook Ave, Meadowview VA 24361 · (276)739-3900
PATRICK HENRY HIGH
9-12 · 366 students · 31437 Hillman Hwy, Glade Spring VA 24340 · (276)739-3700
WASHINGTON COUNTY CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
-2--2 · 255 Stanley St, Abingdon VA 24210 · (276)739-3100
DAMASCUS MIDDLE
6-8 · 170 students · 32101 Government Rd, Damascus VA 24236 · (276)739-4100
Rhea Valley Elementary
-1-5 · 409 students · 31305 Rhea Valley Rd, Meadowview VA 24361 · (276)739-4200
Watauga Elementary
-1-5 · 557 students · 23181 Watauga Rd, Abingdon VA 24211 · (276)739-3600
School Districts · DistrictsWashington County Public Schoo, Washington County Public Schoo, Washington County Public Schoo
School Districts · Total count3
School Districts · Nces Lea Ids5100033, 5100450, 5103900
School Statistics · Total Schools14
School Statistics · Total Enrollment4,779
School Statistics · Total Teachers415
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio11.50
School Statistics · Free Lunch Students3,450
School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct72.2%
Schools Count14

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)

Emory & Henry University
1,078 students

Colleges (1)

Emory & Henry College
30461 Garnand Drive · 2769444121
Nearest College · NameVirginia Highlands Community College
Nearest College · CityAbingdon
Nearest College · Phone(276) 739-2400
Nearest College · Distance5.4 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.

Childcare Centers · County total1

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Libraries

Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.

Nearest Library · NameWASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Nearest Library · Phone(276) 676-6222
Nearest Library · Address205 OAK HILL STREET, ABINGDON VA 24210
Nearest Library · Distance1.9 mi

Sources: IMLS PLS 2022 — nearest by coordinates

Other

Libraries (1)

WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
2766766222 · 205 OAK HILL STREET, ABINGDON VA 24210
Education Nonprofits · Total count1
Pct Bachelors Plus28.4%

Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12