- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dinwiddie, VA
Dinwiddie County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dinwiddie County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510117000409
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dinwiddie County Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dinwiddie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dinwiddie County Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dinwiddie County Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dinwiddie, VA.
School address
District: Dinwiddie County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510117000409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Dinwiddie County Middle held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 510117000409 · Dinwiddie, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
919 enr · 14.4:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students)
Dinwiddie County Middle held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dinwiddie County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dinwiddie Coun
Dinwiddie County High
1,260 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dinwiddie County Middle compares
Dinwiddie County Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 211 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Dinwiddie County Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutherland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dinwiddie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dinwiddie County Middle'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 middle 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 (~919 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dinwiddie County Middle
How many students attend Dinwiddie County Middle?
Dinwiddie County Middle has 919 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dinwiddie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 958 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dinwiddie County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dinwiddie County Middle is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dinwiddie County Middle?
83.5% of students at Dinwiddie County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dinwiddie County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dinwiddie County Middle is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Dinwiddie, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dinwiddie County Middle?
Dinwiddie County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Dinwiddie?
By Resource Investment Index, Dinwiddie County Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, Dinwiddie County Public Schools also operates Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students), Sutherland Elementary (548 students), and Southside Elementary (446 students). See the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district page for the complete list.