For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 255 students in Dryden, VA (there are , serving 15 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Dryden, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in Dryden, VA is Dryden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dryden, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dryden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dryden, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 School House Ridge Road
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 546-4443
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 546-4443
Grades: PK-4
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dryden, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Dryden, VA include Dryden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dryden?
1 public schools are located in Dryden.
What percentage of students in Dryden go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Dryden are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dryden?
Dryden public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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