Glade Spring: Schools & Education
Education in Glade Spring: 2 public schools. Patrick Henry High is the largest at 366 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 620 students.
- ~1,068 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,068 residents per school. 24.9% 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 | 620 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 58 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 444 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 71.6% |
| 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 (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Emory & Henry College |
| Nearest College · City | Emory |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 944-4121 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.8 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · 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 | Glade Spring Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 305 North Glade Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 429-5626 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24340 |
| 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 | 24.9% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12