Ridgeview Middle

Dickenson County Public Schools
320 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
586 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Ridgeview Middle School, located at 320 Wolfpack Way in Clintwood, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Dickenson County. As part of the Dickenson County Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The "Wolfpack" identity emphasizes a sense of community, school spirit, and collective growth, aiming to prepare middle-grade students for the transition into high school and beyond.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and faculty, offering updates on academic policies, extracurricular activities, and administrative news. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern digital communication, Ridgeview Middle School strives to keep its community informed and connected. The facility is committed to providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to the Clintwood community.
586
Total Students
48.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    570 (97.3%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dickenson County Public Schools
Phone: (276)835-1601
Website: http://rvms.dcps.k12.va.us/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 568
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 120
Grade 6 150
Grade 7 164
Grade 8 152
Gender Ratio