Local Educational Opportunities
Beginning in early childhood and continuing through adulthood, a variety of quality education abounds in Martinsville-Henry County. Listed below is a synopsis of the local educational opportunities available to students of all ages.
- Martinsville Public Schools
- 2 Elementary Schools (K-5)
- 1 Middle School
- 1 High School
- Henry County Public Schools
- 10 Elementary Schools
- 2 Middle Schools
- 2 High Schools
- Carlisle School
- Private Preparatory School
- Preschool through 12th grade
- New College Institute
- Degree programs above the Associate level through partner institutions such as Radford University and Virginia Commonwealth University
- Currently offering 10 bachelors degrees, 6 masters degrees, and a variety of teacher endorsement and certificate programs
- Programs added in high demand fields or niche programs as deemed necessary by regional business and the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Extensive community outreach program providing college access information to residents of all ages
- Patrick Henry Community College
- More than 60 fields of study for transfer and workforce development
- Fully qualified faculty, fully networked campus, fully accredited college
- Customized Workforce Development Programs
- National College
- Five associate degree programs and eight diploma programs
- Workforce Development and Business Partnership Grants provide tuition assistance to qualified students
- Fully accredited with flexible scheduling to allow full-time study for working students community
Colleges/Universities Within 50 Miles
Facility | Enrollment | Distance From M-HC |
|---|---|---|
| New College Institute | 350 | 0 mi. |
| Patrick Henry Community College | 3,100 | 0 mi. |
| Ferrum College | 1,400 | 19 mi. |
| Averett University | 840 | 25 mi. |
| Guilford College | 2,650 | 40 mi. |
| Hollins University | 1,060 | 40 mi. |
| Jefferson College of Health Sciences | 995 | 41 mi. |
| Bennett College | 689 | 43 mi. |
| Elon University | 5,600 | 43 mi. |
| Greensboro College | 1,300 | 43 mi. |
| NC A&T State University | 10,400 | 43 mi. |
| UNC-Greensboro | 20,000 | 43 mi. |
| Roanoke College | 2,000 | 44 mi. |
| Salem College | 940 | 45 mi. |
| Wake Forest University | 6,900 | 45 mi. |
| Winston-Salem State University | 6,400 | 45 mi. |
| NC School of the Arts | 880 | 47 mi. |
| Radford University | 9,200 | 49 mi. |
| Virginia Tech | 31,00 | 50 mi. |
Educational Attainment
| Rate of Martinsville-Henry Co. 2005-2006 ninth graders graduating in 2008-2009 | 82.5% |
| Rate of Martinsville-Henry Co. population age 25+ who are high school graduates | 71.3% |
| Rate of Martinsville-Henry Co. population age 25+ who have earned a Bachelor's Degree or higher | 12.9% |