Big Stone Gap: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Big Stone Gap. Union Primary is the largest at 861 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 2,045 students.
- ~1,721 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,721 residents per school. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Wise County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,045 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 142 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,753 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 85.7% |
| 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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | University of Virginia's College at Wise |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Wise |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 328-0100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.3 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 (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 11 Proctor Street N |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 523-1334 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24219 |
| 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.8% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12