Very Good
#704 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 38% in state
Ridgeview High
High School · Dickenson County Public Schools · Clintwood, VA
A Dickenson County Public Schools high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
310 Wolfpack Way, Clintwood, VA 24228
- Math 88% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ridgeview High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 86% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ridgeview High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clintwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,269
Median home value
$105,200
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dickenson County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgeview High is listed in Dickenson County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High is a public high school in Clintwood, VA, part of Dickenson County Public Schools, serving approximately 580 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgeview High
What grades does Ridgeview High serve?
Ridgeview High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ridgeview High?
Ridgeview High has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgeview High rank in VA?
Ridgeview High ranks #704 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Ridgeview High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgeview High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ridgeview High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeview High has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Ridgeview High a charter school?
No, Ridgeview High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgeview High a Title I school?
No, Ridgeview High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgeview High?
95.0% of students at Ridgeview High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dickenson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (276) 835-1600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24228)
- 6,336
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24228; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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