Best Public Schools in Zip Code 23841


Summary:

The 23841 zip code area of Dinwiddie County, Virginia is home to 4 public schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district, which is ranked 92 out of 130 school districts in the state and has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars.

Among the standout schools in this area is Dinwiddie Elementary, which has the highest performance on state standardized tests (SOL) across multiple grade levels and subjects compared to the other schools. For example, in 2023-2024, 80% of 3rd graders at Dinwiddie Elementary were proficient or better in Math, compared to the district average of 73.2% and the state average of 70.11%. Meanwhile, Dinwiddie County High had the highest overall SOL test scores, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges facing the schools in this area. All of the schools have seen their statewide rankings decline in recent years, with Dinwiddie County Middle and Dinwiddie County High both ranked in the bottom quartile of their respective school types in Virginia. Additionally, the schools face high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.53% at Southside Elementary to 86.98% at Dinwiddie Elementary, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact academic performance.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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