Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District

14016 Boydton Plank Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,175 students in Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
4,175 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VA)
#82 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
313 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
18%
# Black Students
1,354 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
33%
22%
# White Students
2,219 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
53%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
265 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
71
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
315
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
289
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
315
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
311
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
323
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
322
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
359
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
334
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,776 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,410 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$56 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,776
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,410
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5511 Midway Rd
Church Road, VA 23833
(804) 265-4205
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10203 Melvin B. Alsbrooks Aven
Mc Kenney, VA 23872
(804) 478-2313
Grades: K-5
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Dinwiddie High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11501 Boisseau Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
Grades: 9-12
| 1,297 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dinwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13811 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 R. B. Pamplin Drive
Sutherland, VA 23885
(804) 732-4168
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10305 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Dinwiddie Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11608 Courthouse Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District?
Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,175 students.
What is the rank of Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District?
Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #88 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District?
53% of Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District?
Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,410 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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