At a glance
Reported students
520
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Prince Edward Middle: 520 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
13:1 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
- 549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Prince Edward Middle
Prince Edward Middle is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Farmville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Prince Edward County Public Schools. NCES reports 520 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to 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 (61.2%) and White (27.5%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. 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 Prince Edward Middle
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 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 2 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
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White27.5%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black61.2%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.1%
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 Prince Edward County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prince Edward County High
High · Grades 09–12
502 reported students
Prince Edward Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
823 reported students
Prince Edward County Vocational Technical
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Prince Edward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward County Vocational Technical Other · Prince Edward County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 0.2 mi |
| Prince Edward Elementary Elementary · Prince Edward County Public Schools | PK–04 | 823 | 0.2 mi |
| Prince Edward County High High · Prince Edward County Public Schools | 09–12 | 502 | 0.2 mi |
| Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Center Other · Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Not reported | — | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prince Edward Middle
What grades does Prince Edward Middle serve?
Prince Edward Middle reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Prince Edward County Public Schools.
How many students attend Prince Edward Middle?
Prince Edward Middle reported 520 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 549 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prince Edward Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 520 students and 40 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 Prince Edward Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prince Edward Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prince Edward County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Prince Edward Middle in?
Prince Edward Middle is part of Prince Edward County Public Schools, based in Farmville, VA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prince Edward Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prince Edward County Vocational Technical (0.2 mi), Prince Edward Elementary (0.2 mi), Prince Edward County High (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.