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Dickenson County

Virginia · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 1,946 students, in a county of 13,733 residents.

Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,946
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,254
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.6%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dickenson County Public Schools
1,946 students · 1 district in Dickenson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dickenson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
98%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
98%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
10.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.1% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
RIDGEVIEW HIGHClintwoodHigh09-12592·
RIDGEVIEW MIDDLEClintwoodMiddle06-08440·
Clintwood ElementaryClintwoodElementaryPK-05425·
Sandlick ElementaryBirchleafElementaryPK-05376·
Ervinton ElementaryNoraElementaryPK-05113·
Ridgeview ElementaryClintwoodElementaryPK-05··

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Dickenson County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Dickenson County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,946.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Dickenson County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Dickenson County?
Dickenson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Dickenson County, serving approximately 1,946 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Dickenson County?
Dickenson County, Virginia has a population of approximately 13,733, with a median age of 46. About 19.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dickenson County?
Median household income in Dickenson County is $47,254, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 13.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dickenson County?
Approximately 10.1% of adults 25 and older in Dickenson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dickenson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 89.6% of students in Dickenson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dickenson County schools?
Across Dickenson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Dickenson County?
Dickenson County residents are approximately 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Dickenson County is owner-occupied?
Dickenson County has about 7,362 housing units, of which roughly 76.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data