Total enrollment
4,147
-189 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Dinwiddie County
Virginia · Public K-12
Dinwiddie County reports 9 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 28,191, with an average school size of 461 students. By grade band, the county runs 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Dinwiddie County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 54%
% Hispanic
10%
was 6%
% Black
32%
was 34%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
4,147
NCES CCD
Median income
$83,704
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
94.1%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
5
1,968 students
Middle
1
919 students
High
1
1,260 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
4,147 students · 3 districts in Dinwiddie County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dinwiddie 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.0% under 18
Test scores in Dinwiddie County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Midway Elementary· 82.0%
- Sunnyside Elementary· 72.0%
- Dinwiddie County High· 70.0%
- Dinwiddie Elementary· 69.0%
- Sutherland Elementary· 62.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Southside Elementary· 59.0%
- Dinwiddie County Middle· 61.0%
- Sutherland Elementary· 62.0%
- Dinwiddie Elementary· 69.0%
- Dinwiddie County High· 70.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County High | Dinwiddie | High | 09-12 | 1,260 | · |
| Dinwiddie County Middle | Dinwiddie | Middle | 06-08 | 919 | · |
| Sutherland Elementary | Sutherland | Elementary | PK-05 | 548 | · |
| Southside Elementary | Dinwiddie | Elementary | PK-05 | 446 | · |
| Midway Elementary | Church Road | Elementary | PK-05 | 352 | · |
| Dinwiddie Elementary | Dinwiddie | Elementary | PK-05 | 341 | · |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Mckenney | Elementary | PK-05 | 281 | · |
| Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. | Petersburg | Combined | PK-12 | · | · |
| Southside Va Training Ctr | Petersburg | Combined | PK-12 | · | · |
Cities in Dinwiddie County
About Dinwiddie County
In Virginia, Dinwiddie County is a sparse county of about 28,191 residents. 9 public schools across the county educates about 4,147 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $83,704, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 9% noticeably above the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Dinwiddie County covers 5 elementary schools (1,968 students), 1 middle school (919), 1 high school (1,260), and 2 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Dinwiddie County is Dinwiddie County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 4,147 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Dinwiddie County has decreased 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,336 students to 4,147. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 6% to 10% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Dinwiddie County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
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Dinwiddie County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data