Fort Chiswell: Schools & Education
Fort Chiswell schools: 14 public schools. Spiller Elementary is the largest at 624 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 3,945 students.
- ~59 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
14 K-12 schools serving the area — about 59 residents per school. 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (14)
| School Districts · Districts | Wythe County Public Schools, Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/, Wythe County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5100094, 5100690, 5104110 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 14 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,945 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 301 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,936 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 74.4% |
| Schools Count | 14 |
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 | Wytheville Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Wytheville Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Wytheville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 223-4700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.1 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 | WYTHE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 228-4951 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 300 E. MONROE ST., WYTHEVILLE VA 24382 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 11.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12