Dickenson County Public Schools, Virginia

Dickenson County Public Schools is a unified school district in Dickenson County, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 13,733 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 330 sq mi (856 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
13,733
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Dickenson County
Land area
330 sq mi (856 km²)
Median household income
$47,254 ± $4,756
Median home value
$102,700 ± $10,122
Water area
3.13 sq mi (8.1 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5101140
Coordinates (central point)
37.136701, -82.349220

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Dickenson County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Sand Lick District3,134 people
  2. Ervinton District3,105 people
  3. Clintwood District3,058 people
  4. Willis District2,361 people
  5. Kenady District2,075 people
  6. Clintwood (town)1,400 people
  7. Haysi (town)519 people
  8. Clinchco (town)268 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Wise County Public Schools19 mi southwest
  2. Buchanan County Public Schools19 mi northeast
  3. Russell County Public Schools20 mi southeast
  4. Pike County School District, Kentucky24 mi north

These share a boundary with Dickenson County Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Dickenson County Public Schools before you rely on it.

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