Overview
Chatham Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Chatham, Virginia. The school enrolls 411 students. It is part of the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPittsylvania County Public Schools
County51143
CityChatham
ZIP24531
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510294001208
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment411
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %86%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)