- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gretna, VA
Gretna Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gretna Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510294001217
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gretna Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gretna Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gretna, VA.
School address
District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510294001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Gretna Middle held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510294001217 · Gretna, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 11:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Tunstall High (800 students)
Gretna Middle held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gretna 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
Gretna Middle
385 students
What this shows Gretna Middle reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gretna Middle compares
Gretna 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 41% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 12% in Virginia - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Gretna Middle is less mixed than 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 Gretna 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 Gretna 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gretna Middle
How many students attend Gretna Middle?
Gretna Middle has 385 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gretna, VA. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gretna Middle is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 30% 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 Gretna Middle?
81.1% of students at Gretna Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gretna Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gretna Middle is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Gretna, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gretna Middle?
Gretna Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Gretna Middle rank among public schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gretna, 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 Gretna 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.