At a glance
Reported students
949
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
540
Vernon Johns Middle: 949 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 918
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Vernon Johns Middle
Vernon Johns Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Petersburg. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Petersburg City Public Schools. NCES reports 949 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (82.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.3%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Vernon Johns Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.2%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black82.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Petersburg City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Petersburg High
High · Grades 09–12
1,215 reported students
Walnut Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
574 reported students
Cool Spring Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
540 reported students
Pleasants Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
493 reported students
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
418 reported students
Lakemont Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
393 reported students
Public schools near Vernon Johns Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg High High · Petersburg City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,215 | 0.2 mi |
| Colonial Heights Middle Middle · Colonial Heights City Public Schools | 06–08 | 700 | 4.1 mi |
| Matoaca Middle Middle · Chesterfield County Public Schools | 06–08 | 775 | 6.3 mi |
| J.E.J. Moore Middle Middle · Prince George County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,387 | 6.5 mi |
| Carver Middle Middle · Chesterfield County Public Schools | 06–08 | 970 | 8.1 mi |
| Carter G. Woodson Middle Middle · Hopewell City Public Schools | 06–08 | 803 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vernon Johns Middle
What grades does Vernon Johns Middle serve?
Vernon Johns Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Petersburg City Public Schools.
How many students attend Vernon Johns Middle?
Vernon Johns Middle reported 949 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 918 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vernon Johns Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 949 students and 61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Vernon Johns Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vernon Johns Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Petersburg City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vernon Johns Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Vernon Johns Middle in?
Vernon Johns Middle is part of Petersburg City Public Schools, based in Petersburg, VA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vernon Johns Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Petersburg High (0.2 mi), Colonial Heights Middle (4.1 mi), Matoaca Middle (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.