Best Schools in Henrico County, VA
Henrico County, VA has 114 public schools (15 high, 17 middle, 70 elementary) serving 70,573 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Henrico County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henrico County, VA
The top high schools in Henrico 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. Deep Run High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2027 Students
3. Goochland High
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Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students
4. Glen Allen High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2006 Students
5. Mills E. Godwin High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1773 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. Douglas S. Freeman High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1860 Students
9. John Randolph Tucker High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1916 Students
10. Varina High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1405 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henrico County, VA
The top middle schools in Henrico 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. Pocahontas Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
3. Short Pump Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1112 Students
4. George H. Moody Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1072 Students
5. Holman Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students
6. Bell Creek Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
7. Tuckahoe Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
8. Liberty Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
9. Hungary Creek Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
10. Goochland Middle
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Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henrico County, VA
The top elementary schools in Henrico County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rivers Edge Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
2. Tuckahoe Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 650 Students
3. Nuckols Farm Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
4. David A. Kaechele Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
5. Mary Munford Elementary
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Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
6. Gayton Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
7. Randolph Elementary
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Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
8. Shady Grove Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
9. Twin Hickory Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students
10. Echo Lake Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Henrico County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Henrico County, VA has a total population of 334,389 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Henrico 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 Henrico County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henrico County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henrico 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 Henrico County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Henrico County, VA
How many schools are in Henrico County, VA?
Henrico County, VA has 114 public schools: 15 high schools, 17 middle schools and 70 elementary schools, serving 70,573 students in total.
How do schools in Henrico County perform on state tests?
On average, 114 schools in Henrico County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Henrico County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henrico 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: 34%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Henrico County
4 places in Henrico County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Richmond (46)
- Glen Allen (15)
- Sandston (4)
- Highland Springs (3)
School districts (1)
- Henrico County Public Schools (67 schools)