Best High Schools in Dinwiddie County, VA

High schools
1
Students
1,290
Avg actual
73%
Avg projected
58%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Dinwiddie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dinwiddie County High

D

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1290 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dinwiddie County, VA

Middle schools
1
Students
958
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Dinwiddie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dinwiddie County Middle

D

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dinwiddie County, VA

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,008
Avg actual
68%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Dinwiddie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Midway Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

2. Sunnyside Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students

3. Dinwiddie Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students

4. Sutherland Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students

5. Southside Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dinwiddie County, VA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dinwiddie County, VA has a total population of 27,947 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dinwiddie County, VA

4,304

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dinwiddie County, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

17.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

13.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dinwiddie County, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dinwiddie County, VA.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

828 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dinwiddie County, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Dinwiddie County, VA

How many schools are in Dinwiddie County, VA?

Dinwiddie County, VA has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,304 students in total.

How do schools in Dinwiddie County perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in Dinwiddie County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Dinwiddie County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dinwiddie 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Dinwiddie County, VA

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Petersburg City, VA

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Colonial Heights City, VA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Prince George County, VA

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hopewell City, VA

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Chesterfield County, VA

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sussex County, VA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Amelia County, VA

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Richmond City, VA

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Greensville County, VA

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Nottoway County, VA

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Dinwiddie County

4 places in Dinwiddie County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (1)