Is Chilhowie Middle a good school?

Chilhowie Middle ranks 99 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chilhowie Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended Chilhowie Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Chilhowie Middle?

Students at Chilhowie Middle are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Chilhowie Middle attend?

Students who attend Chilhowie Middle usually go on to attend Chilhowie High

Chilhowie Middle

Summary:

Chilhowie Middle is a public middle school in Chilhowie, Virginia, serving 306 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Smyth County Public Schools district, which is ranked 25th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chilhowie Middle consistently outperforms the Smyth County district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 100% proficiency in Algebra I for 8th grade, compared to 100% for the district and 92.08% for the state. Chilhowie Middle also had higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, English Reading, Geography, and Civics and Economics compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has consistently high rankings for its performance among specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, white students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students.

Despite the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Chilhowie Middle (ranging from 69.61% to 83.33%), the school has been able to achieve strong academic results, outperforming nearby schools like Northwood Middle and Marion Middle, which also have high free and reduced lunch rates. This consistent academic performance, along with the school's ability to effectively support and educate its diverse student population, is noteworthy and highlights Chilhowie Middle's success within the Smyth County Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1162 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319

(276) 646-3942

District: Smyth County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,220

Students who attend Chilhowie Middle usually attend:

High:

Chilhowie High

Feeder schools for Chilhowie Middle:

Elementary:

Chilhowie Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 306

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

4.9%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chilhowie Middle ranks better than 76.3% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Smyth County Public Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chilhowie Middle is $7,220. 1 middle schools in the Smyth County Public Schools District spend more per student.

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Chilhowie Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Chilhowie Middle 99^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Chilhowie Middle in the ranking list.)

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Smyth County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Smyth County Public Schools 25^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Chilhowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	37.09	264^th	340	22.4%
2006	37.05	279^th	383	27.2%
2007	53.57	175^th	387	54.8%
2008	59.19	131^st	391	66.5%
2009	46.61	221^st	390	43.3%
2010	59.53	135^th	408	66.9%
2011	60.34	129^th	413	68.8%
2012	64.47	93^rd	413	77.5%
2013	55.08	153^rd	416	63.2%
2014	57.55	140^th	416	66.3%
2015	50.43	197^th	412	52.2%
2016	66.79	92^nd	409	77.5%
2017	55.34	171^st	415	58.8%
2018	64.75	105^th	413	74.6%
2019	62.51	137^th	424	67.7%
2021	56.78	151^st	419	64.0%
2022	69.85	92^nd	415	77.8%
2023	81.21	46^th	422	89.1%
2024	72.18	99^th	417	76.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chilhowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.88	101^st	402	74.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Chilhowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.38	70^th	411	83.0%
2024	70.64	105^th	407	74.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chilhowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.96	8^th	278	97.1%
2024	79.13	40^th	281	85.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Chilhowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.60	30^th	409	92.7%
2024	73.17	90^th	407	77.9%

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Rank History for White students at Chilhowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.67	87^th	402	78.4%
2024	59.57	155^th	396	60.9%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chilhowie Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	194	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	203
1998	290	8	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1999	304	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2000	282	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	-4	283
2001	299	8	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2002	325	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2003	325	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2004	319	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2005	339	8	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
2006	325	7	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2007	322	7	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2008	326	5	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2009	336	5	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	348
2010	326	4	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	344
2011	318	3	2	14	1	0	0	0	338
2012	282	3	4	15	2	0	0	0	306
2013	280	3	1	13	0	0	0	0	297
2014	286	3	1	11	0	0	0	0	301
2015	302	2	0	18	0	0	0	0	322
2016	290	3	1	17	0	0	0	0	311
2017	293	3	2	19	0	0	1	0	318
2018	313	2	2	12	0	0	2	0	331
2019	302	1	1	13	0	0	2	0	319
2020	288	4	1	13	1	0	2	0	309
2021	267	3	1	11	1	0	1	0	284
2022	268	7	1	9	0	0	3	0	288
2023	283	4	1	15	0	0	3	0	306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chilhowie Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	203	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	300	n/a	0.0	25.7
1999	310	29.0	10.7	36.1
2000	283	n/a	0.0	33.1
2001	310	22.1	14.0	41.3
2002	334	30.0	11.1	38.6
2003	334	30.0	11.1	38.6
2004	328	24.0	13.7	41.2
2005	350	21.0	16.7	42.9
2006	342	29.0	11.8	48.2
2007	334	23.2	14.4	48.5
2008	338	17.9	18.9	48.2
2009	348	19.2	18.1	50.9
2010	344	18.4	18.6	54.7
2011	338	17.7	19.0	49.4
2012	306	25.0	12.2	48.7
2013	297	25.9	11.4	43.8
2014	301	24.3	12.3	51.2
2015	322	24.0	13.4	53.7
2016	311	23.0	13.5	53.7
2017	318	23.1	13.7	53.1
2018	331	22.0	14.9	53.5
2019	319	24.6	12.9	49.2
2020	309	25.9	11.9	77.7
2021	284	23.4	12.0	n/a
2022	288	22.5	12.7	83.3
2023	306	22.0	13.9	69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chilhowie Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	203	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	300	n/a	0.0	25.7
1999	310	29.0	10.7	36.1
2000	283	n/a	0.0	33.1
2001	310	22.1	14.0	41.3
2002	334	30.0	11.1	38.6
2003	334	30.0	11.1	38.6
2004	328	24.0	13.7	41.2
2005	350	21.0	16.7	42.9
2006	342	29.0	11.8	48.2
2007	334	23.2	14.4	48.5
2008	338	17.9	18.9	48.2
2009	348	19.2	18.1	50.9
2010	344	18.4	18.6	54.7
2011	338	17.7	19.0	49.4
2012	306	25.0	12.2	48.7
2013	297	25.9	11.4	43.8
2014	301	24.3	12.3	51.2
2015	322	24.0	13.4	53.7
2016	311	23.0	13.5	53.7
2017	318	23.1	13.7	53.1
2018	331	22.0	14.9	53.5
2019	319	24.6	12.9	49.2
2020	309	25.9	11.9	77.7
2021	284	23.4	12.0	n/a
2022	288	22.5	12.7	83.3
2023	306	22.0	13.9	69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chilhowie Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$342 (5.5%)	$5,822 (94.5%)	$6,164
2020	$627 (10.0%)	$5,634 (90.0%)	$6,260
2021	$775 (10.7%)	$6,445 (89.3%)	$7,220

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chilhowie Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 137^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 46^th of 422 Middle schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Chilhowie Middle)	95	90.6	4.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smyth County Public Schools)	86	69	17%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Chilhowie Middle)	82	79.3	2.8%
6th Grade English Reading (Smyth County Public Schools)	77	65.7	11.3%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chilhowie Middle)	97	55.1	41.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smyth County Public Schools)	89	56.9	32.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Chilhowie Middle)	81	88.1	7.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Smyth County Public Schools)	83	78.7	4.3%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Chilhowie Middle)	63	79.2	16.2%
8th Grade Writing (Smyth County Public Schools)	66	64.8	1.3%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chilhowie Middle)	87	84.3	2.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smyth County Public Schools)	83	55.7	27.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Chilhowie Middle)	83	87.5	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Smyth County Public Schools)	85	75	10%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Chilhowie Middle)	72	84.5	12.5%
8th Grade English Reading (Smyth County Public Schools)	75	73.8	1.2%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Chilhowie Middle)	98	96	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Smyth County Public Schools)	85	81	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Geography (Chilhowie Middle)	81	78	3%
End of Course Geography (Smyth County Public Schools)	82	72	10%
End of Course Geography (Virginia)	80	66	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	319	306	4.1%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	13	15	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	302	283	6.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.2%	69.6%	20.4%

Schools Near Chilhowie Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Algebra I (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Geography (2024)	SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chilhowie Middle	Public	6-8	1162 East Lee Hwy	Chilhowie	24319	Smyth County	Smyth County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 646-3942	306	22	13.9	69.6%	283 (92.5%)	4 (1.3%)	15 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	72.2	99^th of 417 public middle schools	76.3%		81.2	46^th of 422 public middle schools	89.1%	53	100.0	77.4	62.0	69.2	82.5	73.5	83.2	86.1	78.5	78.8	$7,220	$775	$6,445
Glade Spring Middle	Public	6-8	33474 Stage Coach Rd	Glade Spring	24340	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 739-3800	254	28	9.2	79.9%	234 (92.1%)	3 (1.2%)	13 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	76.7	76^th of 417 public middle schools	81.8%		80.1	52^nd of 422 public middle schools	87.7%	24	97.1	85.4	79.5	86.0	75.3	80.5	77.4	83.5	82.4	82.3	$8,614	$155	$8,458
Northwood Middle	Public	6-8	156 Long Hollow Rd	Saltville	24370	Smyth County	Smyth County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 624-3341	151	18	8.3	86.1%	144 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	62.8	157^th of 417 public middle schools	62.4%		72.1	114^th of 422 public middle schools	73.0%	43	100.0	86.2	35.1	75.0	90.2	72.3	61.8	90.2	89.7	69.1	$12,288	$819	$11,469
Marion Middle	Public	6-8	134 Wilden St	Marion	24354	Smyth County	Smyth County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 783-4466	431	36	12.0	96.5%	401 (93.0%)	10 (2.3%)	12 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	39.6	277^th of 417 public middle schools	33.6%		43.4	261^st of 422 public middle schools	38.2%	16	100.0	70.0	45.0	28.7	63.9	72.9	61.1	68.0	72.4	62.1	$6,942	$645	$6,297
Damascus Middle	Public	6-8	32101 Government Rd	Damascus	24236	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 739-4100	170	19	8.8	65.3%	162 (95.3%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	71.3	103^rd of 417 public middle schools	75.3%		76.6	86^th of 422 public middle schools	79.6%	17	100.0	78.6	73.8	86.8	85.5	71.4	72.7	87.3	91.1	61.8	$9,889	$761	$9,128
E.B. Stanley Middle	Public	6-8	297 Stanley St	Abingdon	24210	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 739-3300	643	52	12.3	65.6%	581 (90.4%)	8 (1.2%)	23 (3.6%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	80.7	54^th of 417 public middle schools	87.1%		80.1	51^st of 422 public middle schools	87.9%	3	100.0	81.3	74.5	75.8	82.7	86.6	81.4	87.9	82.7	84.5	$7,178	$300	$6,878

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Impact of COVID-19 on Chilhowie Middle

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Schools Near Chilhowie Middle