Dinwiddie County Public Schools

The Dinwiddie County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 92 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as strong performers. Midway Elementary consistently ranks in the top 280-240 elementary schools in Virginia and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with very high proficiency rates in math and reading. Sunnyside Elementary also performs well, ranking in the top 500 elementary schools in Virginia and earning a 3-star rating, with high proficiency in math, science, and reading. In contrast, Dinwiddie County High has shown improvement, moving from a 1-star to a 2-star rating over the past 3 years, though it still lags behind the district and state averages.

The Dinwiddie County Public Schools district faces significant challenges, with wide performance gaps between its highest and lowest-performing schools. All schools in the district have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 75% to 88%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The district also shows disparities in per-student spending, which may contribute to the observed achievement gaps. Addressing equity, resource allocation, and poverty-related barriers will likely be key focus areas for the district moving forward.