PENNINGTON MIDDLE

Lee County Public Schools
121 Bobcat Circle
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
274 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
School Overview
Pennington Middle School, located at 121 Bobcat Circle in Pennington Gap, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Lee County. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development during the transitional years of early adolescence. The school’s environment is designed to support a diverse student body through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging extracurricular engagement to build school spirit and community connection.

As the home of the "Bobcats," the school maintains a strong identity rooted in the local Pennington Gap community. Faculty and staff focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school by prioritizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, Pennington Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their future educational pathways.
274
Total Students
28.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    264 (96.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Lee County Public Schools
Phone: (276)546-1453
Grade Range: 5th - 7th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
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 5 88
Grade 6 96
Grade 7 90
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
JONESVILLE MIDDLE
Lee County Public Schools
248 Students
160 Bulldog Circle
Jonesville, VA 24263 (8.1 miles away)
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