For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,824 students in Pittsylvania County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are Dan River Middle School, Tunstall Middle School and Chatham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsylvania County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Pittsylvania County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pittsylvania County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dan River Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5875 Kentuck Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Tunstall Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1160 Tunstall High Rd.
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11650 Us Highway 29 North
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2169
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2169
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Coffey Street
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1804
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1804
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Pittsylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Blairs Middle Sch Cir
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Chatham Diversion Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Green Rock Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Dan River Middle School, Tunstall Middle School and Chatham Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pittsylvania County?
4 public middle schools are located in Pittsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pittsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pittsylvania County include: Gretna Middle School vs. Dan River Middle School, Dan River Middle School vs. Chatham Middle School, Tunstall Middle School vs. Chatham Middle School
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