Pittsylvania County Public Schools District
- 39 BANK ST SE
- CHATHAM, VA 24531
- (434) 432-2761
23 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 74.7% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,447 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.1 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,252 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 611 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 88.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 92.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 89.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 90.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 87.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 85.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 68.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2008 | 100.0% | 92.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 86.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 87.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 94.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 93.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| Geography Test | |||
| 2009 | 86.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 84.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 70.0% | 84.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,252 | 15.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 229 |
| Kindergarten Students | 689 |
| 1st Grade Students | 670 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 666 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 698 |
| 4th Grade Students | 707 |
| 5th Grade Students | 708 |
| 6th Grade Students | 707 |
| 7th Grade Students | 707 |
| 8th Grade Students | 702 |
| 9th Grade Students | 742 |
| 10th Grade Students | 728 |
| 11th Grade Students | 672 |
| 12th Grade Students | 669 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 18 |
| Hispanic | 256 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,439 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,552 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,827 |
| Female | 4,453 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 611 | 15.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 19 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 37 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 230 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 326 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 155 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 85 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 32 |
| Elementary | 12 |
| Secondary | 20 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 18 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 656 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 37 |
| School Administrators | 39 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 33 |
| Student Support Services | 23 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 518 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $83,937,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $19,524,000 | 23.3% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $16,075,000 | 19.2% |
| Other School Systems | $771,000 | 0.9% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $104,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $2,048,000 | 2.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $41,000 | 0.05% |
| Private Contributions | $52,000 | 0.06% |
| Miscellaneous | $432,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $56,450,000 | 67.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $43,117,000 | 51.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $4,191,000 | 5.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,807,000 | 4.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $2,603,000 | 3.1% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $100,000 | 0.1% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $292,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $1,043,000 | 1.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $62,000 | 0.07% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $775,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Programs | $460,000 | 0.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,963,000 | 9.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,319,000 | 2.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,115,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $344,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $40,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $38,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $207,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $17,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,467,000 | 2.9% |
| Through State - Other | $159,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $257,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $78,880,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $47,582,000 | 60.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $26,876,000 | 34.1% |
| Student Support | $4,238,000 | 5.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,025,000 | 3.6% |
| General Administration Support | $1,578,000 | 1.9% |
| School Administration Support | $5,120,000 | 6.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,932,000 | 8.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,241,000 | 6.2% |
| Other Support Services | $742,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,422,000 | 5.6% |
| Food Services | $4,422,000 | 5.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 74.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 628 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 67 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 74 | 2.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Pittsylvania County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 19
- Students: 9,252
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 611
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BROSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
195 Bulldog Ln
Danville, VA Public | PK-5 | 294 | 15.1 |  Review This School |
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| CHATHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
245 Chatham Elementary Ln
Chatham, VA Public | PK-5 | 301 | 13.1 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
100 Cavalier Circle
Chatham, VA Public | 9-12 | 664 | 15.2 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| CHATHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
11650 Us Hwy 29 North
Chatham, VA Public | 6-8 | 490 | 14.6 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| DAN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5875 Kentuck Rd
Ringgold, VA Public | 6-8 | 466 | 14.5 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| DAN RIVER SR. HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
100 Dan River Wildcat Circle
Ringgold, VA Public | 9-12 | 654 | 14.5 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GRETNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
302 Franklin Blvd South
Gretna, VA Public | PK-5 | 545 | 14.7 | 3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| GRETNA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
201 Coffey St
Gretna, VA Public | 6-8 | 458 | 13.5 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GRETNA SR. HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
100 Gretna Hawk Circle
Gretna, VA Public | 9-12 | 676 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| JOHN L. HURT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
315 Prospect Rd
Hurt, VA Public | PK-5 | 276 | 14.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KENTUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Kentuck Elementary Circle
Ringgold, VA Public | PK-5 | 591 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| MT. AIRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Mt Airy Elementary Circle
Gretna, VA Public | PK-5 | 220 | 12.6 | Review This School |
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| PITTSYLVANIA VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
11700 Us Hwy 29
Chatham, VA Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
440 East Witt Rd
Blairs, VA Public | PK-5 | 568 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| STONY MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Stony Mill Elementary Circ
Danville, VA Public | PK-5 | 476 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| TUNSTALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1160 Tunstall High Rd
Dry Fork, VA Public | 6-8 | 702 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| TUNSTALL SR. HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
100 Trojan Circle
Dry Fork, VA Public | 9-12 | 817 | 15.4 | 2.5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| TWIN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Twin Springs Elem Circle
Danville, VA Public | PK-5 | 808 | 17.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| UNION HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Union Hall Circle
Chatham, VA Public | PK-5 | 288 | 14.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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