Excellent
#9 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 2% of private schools
Hargrave Military Academy
High School · Chatham, VA
A private high school in Chatham, VA serving grades 7th – 12th.
200 MILITARY DR, Chatham, VA 24531
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
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Where Hargrave Military Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average667/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,706
Median home value
$149,400
Median rent
$773/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24531; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham HallPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Chatham HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 617 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hargrave Military Academy is listed in Chatham, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hargrave Military Academy
Hargrave Military Academy is a private high school in Chatham, VA, serving approximately 125 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hargrave Military Academy
What grades does Hargrave Military Academy serve?
Hargrave Military Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hargrave Military Academy?
Hargrave Military Academy has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hargrave Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hargrave Military Academy is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hargrave Military Academy rank in VA?
Hargrave Military Academy ranks #9 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Hargrave Military Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hargrave Military Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hargrave Military Academy a private school?
Yes, Hargrave Military Academy is a private all-boys school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hargrave Military Academy a religious school?
Hargrave Military Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pittsylvania County
- Phone
- (434) 432-2583
- Area population (ZIP 24531)
- 9,107
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24531; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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