CARTER G. WOODSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Carter G. Woodson Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hopewell City Public Schools school district, located in Hopewell, VA with about 907 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 65 teachers, Carter G. Woodson Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Carter G. Woodson Middle School, located at 1000 Winston Churchill Drive in Hopewell, Virginia, serves as a core educational hub for students in the Hopewell City Public Schools district. Named in honor of the "Father of Black History," the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth, character development, and community engagement for students in the middle school grade levels.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By focusing on the unique social and emotional needs of adolescents, Carter G. Woodson Middle aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning within the Hopewell community.

For more information, contact Carter G. Woodson Middle at (804) 541-6404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.