CHILHOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Chilhowie Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Smyth County Public Schools school district, located in Chilhowie, VA with about 331 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Chilhowie Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Chilhowie Middle School, located at 1160 Lee Hwy in Chilhowie, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Smyth County Public Schools system. Nestled in a small, close-knit community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for students during their transition years between elementary and high school. The school is dedicated to academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the rigors of secondary education by offering a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities.
Beyond its academic offerings, Chilhowie Middle School plays a significant role in the local community, often acting as a hub for student engagement and school spirit. The faculty and staff strive to implement instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs of their student body, aiming to create a foundation of success for all learners. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and community involvement, the school remains a vital part of the educational landscape in Southwest Virginia, committed to the personal and intellectual development of its students.
For more information, contact Chilhowie Middle at (276) 646-3942 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
CHILHOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Chilhowie, VA with about 331 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Smyth County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 331
- Teachers:
- 22.09
- 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 331 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHILHOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.