Dunbar: Schools & Education
There are 12 public schools in Dunbar. Union Primary is the largest at 861 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 4,770 students.
- ~10 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
12 K-12 schools serving the area — about 10 residents per school.
Schools (12)
| School Districts · Districts | Wise County Public Schools, Wise County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5100102, 5104080 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 12 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,770 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 389 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,101 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 86.0% |
| Schools Count | 12 |
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 | University of Virginia's College at Wise |
| Nearest College · City | Wise |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 328-0100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.9 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | WISE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 328-8061 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 124 LIBRARY ROAD SW, WISE VA 24293 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.8 mi |