GRETNA MIDDLE

Pittsylvania County Public Schools
201 Coffey Street
Gretna, VA 24557
397 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Gretna Middle School, located at 201 Coffey Street in Gretna, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting community involvement and a sense of belonging.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Gretna, reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding area. It prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure that each child has the resources necessary to succeed. Whether through academic enrichment programs or local school spirit initiatives, Gretna Middle School strives to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become responsible members of society.
397
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    273 (68.8 %)
  • Black
    101 (25.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
  • 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: Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Phone: (434)630-1804
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 327
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 6 132
Grade 7 117
Grade 8 148
Gender Ratio