VirginiaSchoolsDan River Middle

Dan River Middle

PublicGrades 68
Ringgold, Virginia · Pittsylvania County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students449
Student:Teacher11.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 483
449
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
85%+19.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Dan River Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Ringgold, Virginia. The school enrolls 449 students. It is part of the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPittsylvania County Public Schools
County51143
CityRinggold
ZIP24586
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510294001213

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment449
White57.6%
Hispanic / Latino3.2%
Black / African American32.3%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Two or More Races6.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
57.6%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
32.3%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
6.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)