Chatham Middle

Chatham County Schools
2025 South 2nd Avenue Ext
Siler City, NC 27344
513 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Chatham Middle School, located in Siler City, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Chatham County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from childhood to adolescence. By emphasizing a supportive school culture, Chatham Middle strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school’s commitment to its students is reflected in its focus on community involvement and the use of technology to enhance learning outcomes. As part of the Chatham County school system, it benefits from a network of resources aimed at improving student performance and ensuring equity in education. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs, Chatham Middle School works to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the diverse needs and interests of the Siler City population.
513
Total Students
37.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    380 (74.1%)
  • Black
    65 (12.7%)
  • White
    44 (8.6%)
  • Two or More
    21 (4.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Chatham County Schools
Phone: (919)663-2414
Website: http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/cms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 510
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 6 182
Grade 7 171
Grade 8 160
Gender Ratio