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Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs

14016 Boydton Plank Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,256 students in Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
51±¬ÁÏs in Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,139 Schools
# Students
4,256 Students
1,257,026 Students
# Teachers
365 Teachers
92,134 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#85 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
61%
68%
(20-21)
64%
69%
(20-21)
52%
59%
89%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
32%
22%
% White
51%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,509. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,155 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,495
$15,509
Spending / Student
$13,155
$15,264

Best Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5511 Midway Rd
Church Road, VA 23833
(804) 265-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Dinwiddie County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11501 Boisseau Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10203 Melvin B. Alsbrooks Aven
Mc Kenney, VA 23872
(804) 478-2313
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Dinwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13811 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10305 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 R. B. Pamplin Drive
Sutherland, VA 23885
(804) 732-4168
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Dinwiddie County Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11608 Courthouse Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs?
Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs manages 7 public schools serving 4,256 students.
What is the rank of Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs?
Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #88 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs?
51% of Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 32% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs?
Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Dinwiddie County 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,155 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,256 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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