POCAHONTAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pocahontas Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Powhatan County Public Schools school district, located in Powhatan, VA with about 337 students. With about 27 teachers, Pocahontas Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Pocahontas Middle School, located at 4290 Anderson Hwy in Powhatan, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Powhatan County Public Schools district. As the primary middle school facility for the area, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging environment for students transitioning from elementary to high school. The school focuses on academic excellence, character development, and fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that prepares students for their future educational endeavors.
The school is well-integrated into the rural, community-focused landscape of Powhatan County. Beyond its core curriculum, Pocahontas Middle typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a focus on social-emotional growth, the school aims to ensure that every student feels connected, motivated, and equipped with the foundational tools necessary for success in secondary education.
For more information, contact Pocahontas Middle at (804) 598-5720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
POCAHONTAS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Powhatan, VA with about 337 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Powhatan County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 337
- Teachers:
- 27.92
- 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 337 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POCAHONTAS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.0%
- Black or African American
- 5.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.