Serving 426 students in grades 6-8, Chatham Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Chatham Middle School's student population of 426 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chatham Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
23%
22%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Middle School's ranking?
Chatham Middle School is ranked #729 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Chatham Middle School often compared to?
Chatham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dan River Middle School, Tunstall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Chatham Middle School?
426 students attend Chatham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Chatham Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatham Middle School?
Chatham Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chatham Middle School offer ?
Chatham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatham Middle School part of?
Chatham Middle School is part of Pittsylvania County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/23/2020
It was the best the fact that everyone was very sweet to me and the staff was very cool.
5 10/17/2011
Being the parent of a 6th grader, we were naturally concerned about our child's transition to middle school. The move could not have been better and his school experience, awesome. We were so pleased for him to finally have a male teacher. His history teacher is fantastic and the perfect compliment for our son's learning style. Way to go, Chatham Middle!! Keep up the good work.
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