For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,071 students in 23841, VA (there are , serving 41 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 23841, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23841, VA are Dinwiddie County High School, Dinwiddie Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23841 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23841, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23841, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dinwiddie County High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11501 Boisseau Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #22.
Dinwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13811 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10305 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Dinwiddie County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11608 Courthouse Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
23841, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11608 Courthouse Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Grades: 8-9
| 688 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23841, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23841, VA include Dinwiddie County High School, Dinwiddie Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23841?
4 public schools are located in 23841.
What percentage of students in 23841 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 23841 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23841?
23841 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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