Best Schools in Hanover, VA
Hanover, VA has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,556 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Hanover don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hanover, VA
The top high schools in Hanover, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanover High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
2. Mechanicsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students
3. King William High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 696 Students
4. Caroline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1251 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hanover, VA
The top middle schools in Hanover, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Knoll Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
2. Bell Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
3. Hamilton Holmes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
4. Caroline Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hanover, VA
The top elementary schools in Hanover, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rural Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
2. Kersey Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students
3. Cold Harbor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
4. Acquinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 432 Students
5. Bowling Green Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 757 Students
6. Cool Spring Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 506 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hanover, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hanover, VA has a total population of 3,052 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hanover, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hanover, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hanover, 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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hanover, VA
How many schools are in Hanover, VA?
Hanover, VA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,556 students in total.
How do schools in Hanover perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Hanover score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Hanover don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hanover?
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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