There were only three American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Dickenson County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 200% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Dickenson County welcomed 1,134 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised only 0.3% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the two schools in the county, Ridgeview High School recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2024-25 school year, with two students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview High School | 2 | 548 | 0.4% |
| Ridgeview Middle School | 1 | 586 | 0.2% |
