Dan River Middle

438 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dan River Middle School, located on Kentuck Road in Ringgold, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement during the pivotal middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while supporting their social and emotional development.

As a pillar of the Ringgold community, Dan River Middle School emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. The school focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where diversity is valued and every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices, the faculty strives to equip students with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving world.

438

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dan River Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	12
Black	140
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
263 (60.0%)
Black
140 (32.0%)
Two or More
22 (5.0%)
Hispanic
12 (2.7%)
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:	Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)822-6027
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
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 6 135

Grade 7 164

Grade 8 139