School Overview
Powhatan Junior High School, located at 4290 Anderson Hwy in Powhatan, Virginia, serves as a key academic institution for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the Powhatan County Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is centrally located within the county, serving as a hub for both academic instruction and various extracurricular activities designed to engage young adolescents.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and history—with opportunities for personal growth and social development. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged children, Powhatan Junior High aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills, character, and academic foundation necessary for future success at the high school level and beyond. Through a combination of classroom learning, athletics, and school programs, the institution remains committed to the educational advancement of the Powhatan community.
950
Total Students
76.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powhatan Middle
Demographic Student Count
White805
Hispanic53
Black36
Asian4
Two or More48
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    805 (84.7%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    48 (5.1%)
  • Black
    36 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Powhatan County Public Schools
Phone: (804)362-2500
Website: http://www.powhatan.k12.va.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 950
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 237
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Grade 6 301
Grade 7 307
Grade 8 342

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Powhatan Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6301
Grade 7307
Grade 8342
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Powhatan Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43545.8%
Male51554.2%