Very Good
#717 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 39% in state
Tunstall Middle
Middle School · Pittsylvania County Public Schools · Dry Fork, VA
A Pittsylvania County Public Schools middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1160 Tunstall High Rd., Dry Fork, VA 24549
- Math 71% vs VA 68% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tunstall Middle score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 76% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Tunstall Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat 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
$54,819
Median home value
$134,000
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Pittsylvania County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 411 | Compare → |
| Dan River MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 449 | Compare → |
| Gretna MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #13 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tunstall Middle is listed in Pittsylvania County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tunstall Middle
Tunstall Middle is a public middle school in Dry Fork, VA, part of Pittsylvania County Public Schools, serving approximately 566 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tunstall Middle
What grades does Tunstall Middle serve?
Tunstall Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tunstall Middle?
Tunstall Middle has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tunstall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tunstall Middle is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tunstall Middle rank in VA?
Tunstall Middle ranks #717 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Tunstall Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tunstall Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tunstall Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tunstall Middle has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tunstall Middle a charter school?
No, Tunstall Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tunstall Middle a Title I school?
No, Tunstall Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tunstall Middle?
85.9% of students at Tunstall Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pittsylvania County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (434) 724-7086
- Area population (ZIP 24549)
- 4,117
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 24549; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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