Dickenson County Schools & Education
Dickenson County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,216
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#53
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dickenson County
Measured School Summary
Dickenson County performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,216 per pupil, Dickenson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dickenson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #53 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,216
$725 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dickenson County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Dickenson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Dickenson County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#53
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Dickenson County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,946 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Dickenson County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dickenson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dickenson County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small but Unified Rural School Network
Dickenson County manages its education through five public schools, including three elementary centers and one dedicated high school. A single district serves the entire population of 1,946 students. This streamlined infrastructure ensures every student passes through a consistent educational pathway from kindergarten to graduation.
Dickenson County Public Schools Lead the Way
Dickenson County Public Schools is the sole provider for the region, managing all 1,946 enrolled students across five campuses. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county limits. The district maintains a focused, traditional public school model to serve its local families.
A Thoroughly Rural Educational Experience
All five schools in the county are situated in rural locales, reflecting the region's quiet, mountainous character. Enrollment ranges from 592 students at Ridgeview High to just 113 at Ervinton Elementary. With an average school size of 389, students benefit from a close-knit environment where most peers are known by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Dickenson County
Reported Enrollment
1,946
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Dickenson County
Dickenson County Public Schools
5 Public Schools in Dickenson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGEVIEW HIGH | Record | Dickenson County Public Schools | Clintwood, 24228Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 592 |
| RIDGEVIEW MIDDLE | Record | Dickenson County Public Schools | Clintwood, 24228Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 440 |
| Clintwood Elementary | Record | Dickenson County Public Schools | Clintwood, 24228Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 425 |
| Sandlick Elementary | Record | Dickenson County Public Schools | Birchleaf, 24220Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 376 |
| Ervinton Elementary | Record | Dickenson County Public Schools | Nora, 24272Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 113 |
RIDGEVIEW HIGH
Dickenson County Public Schools
Clintwood, 24228 / Rural: Remote
RIDGEVIEW MIDDLE
Dickenson County Public Schools
Clintwood, 24228 / Rural: Remote
Clintwood Elementary
Dickenson County Public Schools
Clintwood, 24228 / Rural: Remote
Sandlick Elementary
Dickenson County Public Schools
Birchleaf, 24220 / Rural: Remote
Ervinton Elementary
Dickenson County Public Schools
Nora, 24272 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,216
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Dickenson County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dickenson County, Virginia?
Dickenson County manages its education through five public schools, including three elementary centers and one dedicated high school. A single district serves the entire population of 1,946 students. This streamlined infrastructure ensures every student passes through a consistent educational pathway from kindergarten to graduation.
What are the major school districts in Dickenson County, Virginia?
Dickenson County Public Schools is the sole provider for the region, managing all 1,946 enrolled students across five campuses. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county limits. The district maintains a focused, traditional public school model to serve its local families.
What is the school experience like in Dickenson County?
All five schools in the county are situated in rural locales, reflecting the region's quiet, mountainous character. Enrollment ranges from 592 students at Ridgeview High to just 113 at Ervinton Elementary. With an average school size of 389, students benefit from a close-knit environment where most peers are known by name.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.