Dinwiddie: Schools & Education
Education in Dinwiddie: 4 public schools. Dinwiddie County High is the largest at 1,290 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,109 students.
- ~147 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 147 residents per school. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Dinwiddie County Public School |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,109 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 244 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,559 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 82.3% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Richard Bland College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 10.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Richard Bland College |
| Nearest College · City | South Prince George |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 862-6100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | DINWIDDIE BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 458-6329 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 14103 BOYDTON PLANK ROAD, DINWIDDIE C.H. VA 23841 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 2.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 35.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12