RICHLANDS MIDDLE

Tazewell County Public Schools
185 Learning Lane
Richlands, VA 24614
495 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Richlands Middle School, located at 185 Learning Lane in Richlands, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Tazewell County Public Schools district. Situated in a close-knit community, the school focuses on fostering both academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school years. The campus provides a structured learning environment designed to help students transition from elementary school to the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of community and support, Richlands Middle aims to prepare its students for future success, encouraging them to develop strong study habits, collaborative skills, and a sense of responsibility as they navigate their formative adolescent years.
495
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    479 (96.8 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Tazewell County Public Schools
Phone: (276)963-5370
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 394
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 6 177
Grade 7 162
Grade 8 156
Gender Ratio