Enrollment
919
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dinwiddie County Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dinwiddie County Middle
Dinwiddie County Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Dinwiddie, Virginia, enrolling 919 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 919 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 249 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 919 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Dinwiddie County Public Schools also operates Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students) and Sutherland Elementary (548 students) alongside Dinwiddie County Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dinwiddie County Middle compares
Dinwiddie County Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dinwiddie County Public Schools, which includes Dinwiddie County Middle.
$13,335
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 55.3%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~919 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dinwiddie on the city page.
Is Dinwiddie County Middle a good school?
Dinwiddie County Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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