For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,965 students in Dickenson County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 131 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Dickenson County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Dickenson County, VA are Ridgeview High School, Ridgeview Middle School and Clintwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickenson County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dickenson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dickenson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1601
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1601
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Clintwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Elementary Circle
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6088
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6088
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Sandlick Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
186 Anderson Lane
Birchleaf, VA 24220
(276) 865-5361
Birchleaf, VA 24220
(276) 865-5361
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Ervinton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Ervinton Circle
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8423
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8423
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Dickenson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
198 Cardinal St
Clinchco, VA 24226
(276) 835-8671
Clinchco, VA 24226
(276) 835-8671
Grades: PK-7
| 179 students
141 Greenwave Drive
Clintwood, VA 24288
(276) 926-8400
Clintwood, VA 24288
(276) 926-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
123 Rebel Dr
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8604
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8604
Grades: 8-12
| 175 students
196 Tiger Circle
Haysi, VA 24256
(276) 865-5126
Haysi, VA 24256
(276) 865-5126
Grades: 8-13
| 393 students
1280 Browning Hollow
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6339
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6339
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dickenson County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Dickenson County, VA include Ridgeview High School, Ridgeview Middle School and Clintwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dickenson County, VA?
5 public schools are located in Dickenson County, VA.
What percentage of students in Dickenson County, VA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Dickenson County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dickenson County, VA?
Dickenson County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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