For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 411 students in Chatham, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Chatham, VA is Chatham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Chatham, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11650 Us Highway 29 North
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2169
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2169
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Chatham, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chatham Diversion Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Green Rock Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chatham, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chatham, VA include Chatham Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chatham?
1 public middle schools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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