John Chavis Middle School

103 South Chavis Drive
Cherryville, NC 28021

gaston.k12.nc.us/chavis

412 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Chavis Middle School, located in Cherryville, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Gaston County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal responsibility, and character development for its middle-grades student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school while addressing the unique social and emotional needs typical of early adolescence.

Beyond the classroom, John Chavis Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit, often encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on maintaining strong partnerships with families to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on individual student growth, the school plays a vital role in the Cherryville community by helping students build the foundational skills necessary for future success.

412

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Chavis Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	56
Black	38
Two or More	22

White
296 (71.8%)
Hispanic
56 (13.6%)
Black
38 (9.2%)
Two or More
22 (5.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9606
Website:	http://gaston.k12.nc.us/chavis
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 128

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 140