CHILHOWIE MIDDLE

cms.scsb.org/

306 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

306

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHILHOWIE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	15
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
283 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.9 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Smyth County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)646-3942
Website:	http://cms.scsb.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 94