Best Schools in Goochland County, VA
Goochland County, VA has 32 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 26,776 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Goochland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Goochland County, VA
The top high schools in Goochland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deep Run High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2027 Students
2. Louisa County High
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Louisa County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1653 Students
3. Goochland High
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Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students
4. Mills E. Godwin High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1773 Students
5. Patrick Henry High
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
6. Douglas S. Freeman High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1860 Students
7. Powhatan High
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Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1404 Students
8. Fluvanna County High
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Fluvanna County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1488 Students
Best Middle Schools in Goochland County, VA
The top middle schools in Goochland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pocahontas Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
2. Short Pump Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1112 Students
3. Louisa County Middle
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Louisa County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1152 Students
4. Powhatan Middle
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Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 969 Students
5. Tuckahoe Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
6. Fluvanna Middle
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Fluvanna County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 763 Students
7. Liberty Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
8. Goochland Middle
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Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Goochland County, VA
The top elementary schools in Goochland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nuckols Farm Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
2. Randolph Elementary
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Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
3. Jouett Elementary
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Louisa County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
4. Flat Rock Elementary
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Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
5. South Anna Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
6. Goochland Elementary
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Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
7. Pocahontas Elementary
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Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
8. Byrd Elementary
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Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
9. Maybeury Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students
10. Ruby F. Carver Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Goochland County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Goochland County, VA has a total population of 24,727 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Goochland County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Goochland County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Goochland County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Goochland County, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Goochland County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Goochland County, VA
How many schools are in Goochland County, VA?
Goochland County, VA has 32 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 26,776 students in total.
How do schools in Goochland County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Goochland County score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Goochland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Goochland County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Goochland County
2 places in Goochland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Goochland County Public Schools (5 schools)