For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,303 students in Dickenson County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dickenson County, VA are Ridgeview Middle School and Clintwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickenson County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dickenson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dickenson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1601
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1601
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Clintwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Elementary Circle
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6088
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6088
Gr: 1-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1602
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1602
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Dickenson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
198 Cardinal St
Clinchco, VA 24226
(276) 835-8671
Clinchco, VA 24226
(276) 835-8671
Gr: PK-7 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
141 Greenwave Drive
Clintwood, VA 24288
(276) 926-8400
Clintwood, VA 24288
(276) 926-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
195 Ervinton Circle
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8423
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8423
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
123 Rebel Dr
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8604
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8604
Gr: 8-12 | 175 students Minority enrollment: 2%
196 Tiger Circle
Haysi, VA 24256
(276) 865-5126
Haysi, VA 24256
(276) 865-5126
Gr: 8-13 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1280 Browning Hollow
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6339
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6339
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
186 Anderson Lane
Birchleaf, VA 24220
(276) 865-5361
Birchleaf, VA 24220
(276) 865-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dickenson County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dickenson County, VA include Ridgeview Middle School and Clintwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dickenson County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Dickenson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickenson County?
Dickenson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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