Pittsylvania County Public Schools

District Overview
Located at 39 Bank St SE in Chatham, Virginia, Pittsylvania County Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving a sprawling community near the Danville metropolitan area. Encompassing a landscape that is nearly 97 percent rural, the division operates 21 public schools structured to support a comprehensive academic journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Drawing from the 2024–2025 national educational dataset, the district provides accessible primary and secondary education to a student population of 7,830 children, ensuring families across the county have access to structured learning pathways in a close-knit, rural setting.

To support its student body, the district relies on a substantial workforce comprising over 2,900 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality and individualized learning are prioritized through a teaching corps of approximately 1,233 full-time teachers, complimented by 274 instructional aides and nearly 1,400 support staff members who oversee operational, administrative, and student services. For parents, students, and educational researchers analyzing regional performance and workforce metrics, Pittsylvania County Public Schools reflects a deeply rooted community infrastructure, with complete program details and district resources accessible online at its administrative portal (pcs.k12.va.us).
21
Total Schools
7,830
Total Students
1,232.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White5,111
Hispanic504
Black1,866
Asian36
Two or More303
American Indian6
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    5,111 (65.3%)
  • Black
    1,866 (23.8%)
  • Hispanic
    504 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    303 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    36 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Pittsylvania County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle4
High4
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:21
Students:7,830*
Teachers (FTE):1,232.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Found 21 Schools
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