- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dinwiddie, VA
Dinwiddie County High
Federal NCES profile for Dinwiddie County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510117000410
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dinwiddie County High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dinwiddie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dinwiddie County High has class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dinwiddie County High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dinwiddie, VA.
School address
District: Dinwiddie County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510117000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Dinwiddie County High held near 1,322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.3 → 147.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 510117000410 · Dinwiddie, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,260 enr · 10.8:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dinwiddie County Middle (919 students)
Dinwiddie County High held near 1,322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.3 → 147.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dinwiddie County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dinwiddie County High
1,260 students
- Dinwiddie Coun
Dinwiddie County Middle
919 students
- Sutherland Ele
Sutherland Elementary
548 students
- Southside Elem 446
Southside Elementary
446 students
- Midway Element 352
Midway Elementary
352 students
- Dinwiddie Elem 341
Dinwiddie Elementary
341 students
What this shows Dinwiddie County High reports 1,260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dinwiddie County High compares
Dinwiddie County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,260
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Dinwiddie County High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dinwiddie County Public Schools reports $14,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dinwiddie County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutherland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dinwiddie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dinwiddie County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dinwiddie County High
How many students attend Dinwiddie County High?
Dinwiddie County High has 1,260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dinwiddie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,290 (2022-23) → 1,322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dinwiddie County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dinwiddie County High is 10.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dinwiddie County High?
82.9% of students at Dinwiddie County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dinwiddie County High?
The largest demographic group at Dinwiddie County High is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Dinwiddie, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dinwiddie County High?
Dinwiddie County High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dinwiddie County High rank among public schools in Dinwiddie?
By Resource Investment Index, Dinwiddie County High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dinwiddie, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dinwiddie County Public Schools?
Besides Dinwiddie County High, Dinwiddie County Public Schools also operates Dinwiddie County Middle (919 students), Sutherland Elementary (548 students), and Southside Elementary (446 students). See the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district page for the complete list.