POWHATAN MIDDLE

Powhatan County Public Schools
4135 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
969 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Powhatan Junior High School, located at 4290 Anderson Hwy in Powhatan, Virginia, serves as a key academic institution for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the Powhatan County Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is centrally located within the county, serving as a hub for both academic instruction and various extracurricular activities designed to engage young adolescents.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and history—with opportunities for personal growth and social development. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged children, Powhatan Junior High aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills, character, and academic foundation necessary for future success at the high school level and beyond. Through a combination of classroom learning, athletics, and school programs, the institution remains committed to the educational advancement of the Powhatan community.
969
Total Students
60.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    818 (84.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    50 (5.2 %)
  • Black
    39 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Powhatan County Public Schools
Phone: (804)362-2500
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 237
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 6 336
Grade 7 315
Grade 8 318
Gender Ratio