Serving 919 students in grades 6-8, Dinwiddie County Middle 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 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 919 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dinwiddie Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Dinwiddie school district, covering an area of approximately 507.2 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 12.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 19.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dinwiddie County Middle School's student population of 919 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
919 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Rankings
Dinwiddie County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dinwiddie County Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1414 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
36%
21%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dinwiddie County Middle School's ranking?
Dinwiddie County Middle School is ranked #1414 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Dinwiddie County Middle School often compared to?
Dinwiddie County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dinwiddie County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dinwiddie County Middle School?
919 students attend Dinwiddie County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dinwiddie County Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dinwiddie County Middle School?
Dinwiddie County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dinwiddie County Middle School offer ?
Dinwiddie County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dinwiddie County Middle School part of?
Dinwiddie County Middle School is part of Dinwiddie County School District.
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