School Overview
Thomas Hunter Middle School, located in Mathews, Virginia, serves as the primary middle school for the Mathews County Public Schools district. Situated in a small, tight-knit coastal community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. It typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, acting as the critical transitional bridge between the elementary level and Mathews High School. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for future academic success while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that reflect the unique spirit of the Mathews area.

The school’s website highlights a commitment to strong communication between staff, parents, and the community to ensure student success. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Thomas Hunter Middle School focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, prioritizing both social-emotional learning and core academic standards. As the only middle school in the county, it plays a central role in the local educational landscape, striving to provide its students with the resources and guidance necessary to navigate their formative middle school years effectively.
176
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Hunter Middle
Demographic Student Count
White134
Hispanic10
Black16
Asian1
Two or More14
American Indian1
  • White
    134 (76.1%)
  • Black
    16 (9.1%)
  • Two or More
    14 (8.0%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (5.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: Mathews County Public Schools
Phone: (804)725-2434
Website: http://www.mathews.k12.va.us/thms/index.html
Grade Range: 5th - 7th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 127
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 61
Grade 7 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomas Hunter Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 557
Grade 661
Grade 758
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomas Hunter Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7442%
Male10258%