- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ringgold, VA
Dan River Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dan River Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510294001213
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dan River Middle earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ringgold · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dan River Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dan River Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ringgold, VA.
School address
District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510294001213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Dan River Middle held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 510294001213 · Ringgold, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 11.5:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Tunstall High (800 students)
Dan River Middle held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dan River Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tunstall High
Tunstall High
800 students
- Twin Springs E
Twin Springs Elementary
618 students
- Tunstall Middl
Tunstall Middle
609 students
- Chatham High
Chatham High
609 students
- Dan River High
Dan River High
583 students
- This school
Dan River Middle
438 students
What this shows Dan River Middle reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dan River Middle compares
Dan River Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 16% in Virginia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 32.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Dan River Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsylvania County Public Schools reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dan River Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tunstall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dan River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dan River Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dan River Middle
How many students attend Dan River Middle?
Dan River Middle has 438 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ringgold, VA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan River Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dan River Middle is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dan River Middle?
80.4% of students at Dan River Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dan River Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dan River Middle is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Ringgold, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dan River Middle?
Dan River Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dan River Middle rank among public schools in Ringgold?
By Resource Investment Index, Dan River Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ringgold, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Dan River Middle, Pittsylvania County Public Schools also operates Tunstall High (800 students), Twin Springs Elementary (618 students), and Tunstall Middle (609 students). See the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.