Chowan Middle

Edenton-Chowan Schools
2845 Virginia Road
Tyner, NC 27980
357 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Chowan Middle School, located in the rural community of Tyner, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational hub for the Edenton-Chowan School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing rigorous core instruction alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to prepare its student body for future success while maintaining a strong sense of community pride.

The school’s philosophy centers on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Chowan County community to cultivate a culture of high expectations and personal responsibility. Through their official website, the school maintains transparency regarding its curriculum, extracurricular activities, and district policies, ensuring that parents remain actively engaged in their child’s middle school journey. As an integral part of the local education system, Chowan Middle School plays a vital role in developing well-rounded students who are equipped to meet the challenges of their upcoming secondary education.
357
Total Students
28.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    154 (43.1%)
  • White
    135 (37.8%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (14.0%)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
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: Edenton-Chowan Schools
Phone: (252)221-4131
Website: http://cms.edenton-chowan.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 354
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 6 140
Grade 7 106
Grade 8 111
Gender Ratio