For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,883 students in Dickenson County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 131 private students). 93% 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 and Ridgeview Middle 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 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dickenson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dickenson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1601
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1601
Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1602
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1602
Gr: PK-4 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Dickenson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
198 Cardinal St
Clinchco, VA 24226
(276) 835-8671
Clinchco, VA 24226
(276) 835-8671
Gr: PK-7 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
141 Greenwave Drive
Clintwood, VA 24288
(276) 926-8400
Clintwood, VA 24288
(276) 926-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
195 Ervinton Circle
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8423
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8423
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
123 Rebel Dr
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8604
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8604
Gr: 8-12 | 175 students Minority enrollment: 2%
196 Tiger Circle
Haysi, VA 24256
(276) 865-5126
Haysi, VA 24256
(276) 865-5126
Gr: 8-13 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1280 Browning Hollow
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6339
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6339
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
186 Anderson Lane
Birchleaf, VA 24220
(276) 865-5361
Birchleaf, VA 24220
(276) 865-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 and Ridgeview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dickenson County?
4 public schools are located in Dickenson County.
What percentage of students in Dickenson County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Dickenson County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dickenson County?
Dickenson County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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