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Best Schools in Highland Springs, VA
Highland Springs, VA has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,537 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Highland Springs exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland Springs, VA
The top high schools in Highland Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mechanicsville High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students
2. Highland Springs High
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Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2089 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland Springs, VA
The top middle schools in Highland Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Creek Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
2. Elko Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
3. Fairfield Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland Springs, VA
The top elementary schools in Highland Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cold Harbor Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
2. Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
3. Cashell Donahoe Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
4. Fair Oaks Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
5. Highland Springs Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland Springs, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland Springs, VA has a total population of 12,549 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland Springs, 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 Highland Springs, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland Springs, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland Springs, 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 Highland Springs, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland Springs, VA
How many schools are in Highland Springs, VA?
Highland Springs, VA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,537 students in total.
How do schools in Highland Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Highland Springs score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Highland Springs exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland Springs?
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: 54%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Highland Springs
3 of 3 schools in Highland Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1F: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Highland Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.