Serving 1,297 students in grades 9-12, Dinwiddie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dinwiddie High School's student population of 1,297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dinwiddie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dinwiddie High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
35%
22%
White
52%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dinwiddie High School's ranking?
Dinwiddie High School is ranked #982 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dinwiddie High School?
The graduation rate of Dinwiddie High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dinwiddie High School?
1,297 students attend Dinwiddie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dinwiddie High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dinwiddie High School?
Dinwiddie High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dinwiddie High School offer ?
Dinwiddie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dinwiddie High School part of?
Dinwiddie High School is part of Dinwiddie Co PBLC Schs School District.
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