Dinwiddie County Middle vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.1 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
Southside Elementary
Dinwiddie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | Dinwiddie County Middle Dinwiddie, Virginia | Southside Elementary Dinwiddie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #254 of 340 | #659 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3803 of 15,369 | #11419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 919 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 89% |
| city | Dinwiddie | Dinwiddie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 67.9).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 74%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 93.9%).
- •Dinwiddie County Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Dinwiddie County Middle is the larger school with 919 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 Middle better than Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (69.9 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 Southside Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Dinwiddie and Dinwiddie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dinwiddie County Middle: 919. Southside Elementary: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dinwiddie County Middle and Southside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dinwiddie County Middle is 254th of 340 and Southside Elementary is 659th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).