Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, Chilhowie Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Chilhowie Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chilhowie Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Chilhowie Middle School?
295 students attend Chilhowie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Chilhowie Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chilhowie Middle School?
Chilhowie Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chilhowie Middle School offer ?
Chilhowie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chilhowie Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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