Buckingham County Middle

Buckingham County Public Schools
1184 High School Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
407 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Buckingham County Middle School, located in Buckingham, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Buckingham County Public Schools district. Situated on High School Road, the school focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment intended to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering both social and intellectual growth, aiming to prepare students for their future academic endeavors.

As part of a rural school district, Buckingham County Middle School plays a central role in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, often integrating extracurricular activities and athletic programs to encourage student engagement beyond the classroom. By leveraging the resources provided by the county, the school strives to cultivate a safe and collaborative learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on academic achievement and personal character development.
407
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    224 (55.0%)
  • Black
    124 (30.5%)
  • Two or More
    42 (10.3%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.9%)
  • 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: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Buckingham County Public Schools
Phone: (434)969-1044
Website: http://www.bcpschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 400
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 6 139
Grade 7 142
Grade 8 126
Gender Ratio