For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 580 students in Dickenson County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Dickenson County, VA is Ridgeview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickenson County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Dickenson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Dickenson County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgeview High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dickenson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Dickenson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
198 Cardinal St
Clinchco, VA 24226
(276) 835-8671
Clinchco, VA 24226
(276) 835-8671
Grades: PK-7
| 179 students
141 Greenwave Drive
Clintwood, VA 24288
(276) 926-8400
Clintwood, VA 24288
(276) 926-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
195 Ervinton Circle
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8423
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8423
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
123 Rebel Dr
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8604
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8604
Grades: 8-12
| 175 students
196 Tiger Circle
Haysi, VA 24256
(276) 865-5126
Haysi, VA 24256
(276) 865-5126
Grades: 8-13
| 393 students
1280 Browning Hollow
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6339
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 926-6339
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
186 Anderson Lane
Birchleaf, VA 24220
(276) 865-5361
Birchleaf, VA 24220
(276) 865-5361
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickenson County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickenson County, VA include Ridgeview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickenson County?
1 public high schools are located in Dickenson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickenson County?
Dickenson County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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