Best 23841 Virginia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,071 students in 23841, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 23841, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23841, VA are Dinwiddie County High School, Dinwiddie Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23841 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23841, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23841, VA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dinwiddie County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11501 Boisseau Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Dinwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13811 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10305 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Dinwiddie County Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11608 Courthouse Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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23841, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11608 Courthouse Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Gr: 8-9 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 23841, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23841, VA include Dinwiddie County High School, Dinwiddie Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23841?
4 public schools are located in 23841.
What percentage of students in 23841 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 23841 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23841?
23841 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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