Best Schools in Hanover County, VA
Hanover County, VA has 53 public schools (11 high, 12 middle, 29 elementary) serving 40,311 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Hanover County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hanover County, VA
The top high schools in Hanover County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atlee High
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
2. Hanover High
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
3. Deep Run High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2027 Students
4. New Kent High
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New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
5. Glen Allen High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2006 Students
6. Mechanicsville High
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students
7. Patrick Henry High
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
8. King William High
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King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 696 Students
9. Highland Springs High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2089 Students
10. Hermitage High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hanover County, VA
The top middle schools in Hanover County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chickahominy Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1131 Students
2. Oak Knoll Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
3. Short Pump Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1112 Students
4. New Kent Middle
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New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
5. Bell Creek Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
6. Liberty Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
7. Hungary Creek Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
8. Hamilton Holmes Middle
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King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
9. L. Douglas Wilder Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
10. Elko Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hanover County, VA
The top elementary schools in Hanover County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pearson's Corner Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students
2. Shady Grove Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
3. Battlefield Park Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
4. George W. Watkins Elementary
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New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
5. Rural Point Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
6. Pole Green Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
7. Cool Spring Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
8. Washington-henry Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
9. Kersey Creek Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students
10. South Anna Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hanover County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hanover County, VA has a total population of 109,979 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hanover 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 Hanover County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hanover County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hanover County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hanover County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hanover County, VA
How many schools are in Hanover County, VA?
Hanover County, VA has 53 public schools: 11 high schools, 12 middle schools and 29 elementary schools, serving 40,311 students in total.
How do schools in Hanover County perform on state tests?
On average, 53 schools in Hanover County score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Hanover County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hanover 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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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hanover County
4 places in Hanover County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Mechanicsville (16)
- Ashland (5)
- Beaverdam (1)
- Montpelier (1)
School districts (1)
- Hanover County Public Schools (23 schools)