Dinwiddie County Middle vs Pocahontas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dinwiddie County Middle
Dinwiddie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
Pocahontas Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
| Measure | Dinwiddie County Middle Dinwiddie, Virginia | Pocahontas Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #254 of 340 | #84 of 340 |
| National rank | #3803 of 15,369 | #898 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 919 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 95% |
| city | Dinwiddie | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pocahontas Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 67.9).
- •Pocahontas Middle does better on math proficiency (95% vs 74%).
- •Pocahontas Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 74%).
- •Pocahontas Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 93.9%).
- •Dinwiddie County Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.6).
- •Dinwiddie County Middle is the larger school with 919 students compared with 914.
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 Middle better than Pocahontas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pocahontas Middle ranks higher (83.9 vs 67.9 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 Middle and Pocahontas Middle?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Dinwiddie and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dinwiddie County Middle: 919. Pocahontas Middle: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dinwiddie County Middle and Pocahontas Middle rank in Virginia?
Dinwiddie County Middle is 254th of 340 and Pocahontas Middle is 84th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).