Best Schools in Dickenson County, VA
Dickenson County, VA has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,812 students. On average they score 84% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Dickenson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dickenson County, VA
The top high schools in Dickenson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgeview High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
2. Eastside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students
3. Lebanon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 606 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dickenson County, VA
The top middle schools in Dickenson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgeview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Lebanon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickenson County, VA
The top elementary schools in Dickenson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belfast Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 140 Students
2. St. Paul Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 469 Students
3. J.w. Adams Combined
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students
4. Coeburn Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 466 Students
5. Sandlick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
6. Ervinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 113 Students
7. Clintwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dickenson County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dickenson County, VA has a total population of 14,124 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dickenson County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dickenson County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dickenson County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dickenson County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dickenson County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dickenson County, VA
How many schools are in Dickenson County, VA?
Dickenson County, VA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,812 students in total.
How do schools in Dickenson County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Dickenson County score 84% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Dickenson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dickenson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dickenson County
3 places in Dickenson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Dickenson County Public Schools (5 schools)