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Dickenson County School District 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 3 public schools serving 1,801 students in Dickenson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Dickenson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
1,801 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dickenson County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 131 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 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
59%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
1%
20%
% Black
1%
21%
% White
97%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,620 is higher than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,224 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,620
$15,513
Spending / Student
$15,224
$15,268
Best Dickenson County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1601
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1601
Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1602
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1602
Gr: PK-4 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dickenson County School District?
Dickenson County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,801 students.
What is the rank of Dickenson County School District?
Dickenson County School District is ranked #38 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) 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 Dickenson County School District?
97% of Dickenson County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dickenson County School District?
Dickenson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Dickenson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,224 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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