TUNSTALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tunstall Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Pittsylvania County Public Schools school district, located in Dry Fork, VA with about 668 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Tunstall Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Tunstall Middle School, located in Dry Fork, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution within the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district. Situated on a shared campus complex with Tunstall High School, the middle school provides a structured academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, while also offering various extracurricular activities and athletic programs designed to encourage well-rounded development during the critical middle school years.
As a staple of the local community, Tunstall Middle School benefits from its rural setting and its close proximity to its high school counterpart, which often allows for a seamless transition for students moving into secondary education. The school focuses on building a supportive climate that prepares students for the academic rigor of high school while emphasizing character development and community engagement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, the school aims to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact Tunstall Middle at (434) 724-7086 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
TUNSTALL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Dry Fork, VA with about 668 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pittsylvania County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 668
- Teachers:
- 41.18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 668 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TUNSTALL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.2%
- Black or African American
- 13.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.