Chatham Middle

Pittsylvania County Public Schools
11650 US Highway 29 North
Chatham, VA 24531
406 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Chatham Middle School, located in the town of Chatham, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district. Situated along U.S. Highway 29 North, the school acts as a central hub for middle-grade students in the area, focusing on the transition from elementary to secondary education. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and the development of responsible citizenship among its students.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Chatham Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which allow students to explore their interests and build social skills. By maintaining a focus on both student achievement and character development, Chatham Middle strives to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school and the challenges of the future.
406
Total Students
36.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (63.8%)
  • Black
    102 (25.1%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
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: Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Phone: (434)432-2169
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 346
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 6 144
Grade 7 115
Grade 8 147
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Dan River Middle
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
438 Students
5875 Kentuck Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586 (8.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th