How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dinwiddie County Public Schools | Powhatan County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dinwiddie, Virginia | Powhatan, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 4,256 | 4,241 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dinwiddie County Public Schools | Powhatan County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,552 | $13,138 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| State Revenue | 55.3% | 45.9% |
| Local Revenue | 33.4% | 45.3% |
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Powhatan County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dinwiddie County Public Schools | Powhatan County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 83.9% |
| African American | 29.3% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.1% | 23.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dinwiddie County Public Schools | Powhatan County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 356.4:1 | 376:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.8% | 11.7% |
School Types
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Powhatan County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.