Chilhowie Middle School in Chilhowie, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Chilhowie Middle School is a rural public school in Chilhowie, Virginia that is part of Smyth County School District. It serves 273 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

273 Students

22 Teachers

1160 E Lee Hwy

Chilhowie, VA 24319 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Chilhowie Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. DISHNER

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Chilhowie Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Chilhowie Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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