Dinwiddie County High vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dinwiddie County High
Dinwiddie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,260 students
Southside Elementary
Dinwiddie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | Dinwiddie County High Dinwiddie, Virginia | Southside Elementary Dinwiddie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #208 of 317 | #659 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3930 of 16,910 | #11419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,260 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 89% |
| city | Dinwiddie | Dinwiddie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 67.5).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 76%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 94.3%).
- •Dinwiddie County High does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.9).
- •Dinwiddie County High is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 446.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dinwiddie County High better than Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (69.9 vs 67.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dinwiddie County High and Southside Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Dinwiddie and Dinwiddie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dinwiddie County High: 1,260. Southside Elementary: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dinwiddie County High and Southside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dinwiddie County High is 208th of 317 and Southside Elementary is 659th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).