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Best Pittsylvania County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,824 students in Pittsylvania County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are Chatham Middle School, Dan River Middle School and Tunstall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsylvania County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Pittsylvania County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pittsylvania County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11650 Us Highway 29 North
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2169
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Dan River Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5875 Kentuck Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Tunstall Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1160 Tunstall High Rd.
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Coffey Street
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1804
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pittsylvania County, VA

Pittsylvania County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Blairs Middle Sch Cir
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Minority enrollment: 31%
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Chatham Middle School, Dan River Middle School and Tunstall Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pittsylvania County?
4 public middle schools are located in Pittsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pittsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?

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