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School Comparison

CHATHAM MIDDLE
vs.
DAN RIVER MIDDLE

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

CHATHAM MIDDLE
DAN RIVER MIDDLE
  • CHATHAM MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than DAN RIVER MIDDLE (134 vs. 80).
  • CHATHAM MIDDLE reported a higher violent incidents than DAN RIVER MIDDLE (38 vs. 0).
  • CHATHAM MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than DAN RIVER MIDDLE (57 vs. 45).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

DAN RIVER MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than CHATHAM MIDDLE (77 vs. 71).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

CHATHAM MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than DAN RIVER MIDDLE (57 vs. 45).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

CHATHAM MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than DAN RIVER MIDDLE (134 vs. 80).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

CHATHAM MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than DAN RIVER MIDDLE (230.5:1 vs. 221:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
CHATHAM MIDDLE
$14,071.99
DAN RIVER MIDDLE
$14,071.99
Local revenue share
CHATHAM MIDDLE
19.3%
DAN RIVER MIDDLE
19.3%
State revenue share
CHATHAM MIDDLE
61.9%
DAN RIVER MIDDLE
61.9%
Federal revenue share
CHATHAM MIDDLE
18.8%
DAN RIVER MIDDLE
18.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
CHATHAM MIDDLE
22.4%
DAN RIVER MIDDLE
22.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Pittsylvania County
$54,115
Pittsylvania County
$54,115
Poverty rate
Pittsylvania County
15%
Pittsylvania County
15%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pittsylvania County
15.4%
Pittsylvania County
15.4%
Unemployment rate
Pittsylvania County
3.4%
Pittsylvania County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.