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About this school
Vernon Johns Middle School is
a rural public school
in Petersburg, Virginia that is part of Petersburg School District.
It serves 949 students
in grades 6 - 8.
Its teachers have had 34 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Vernon Johns Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 9, 2026
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Vernon Johns Middle School
$18,291
raised using DonorsChoose
34
projects
funded
17
teachers
funded
93
donors
8
projects
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Vernon Johns Middle School has received support from
64 individuals from Virginia and
29 individuals out-of-state.
