Best High Schools in Richmond City, VA

Richmond City, VA has 26 high schools with 14,904 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Richmond City score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Richmond City greatly exceed expectations.

1. Richmond Community High

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students

2. Open High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students

3. Richmond Alternative

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 162 Students

4. Douglas S. Freeman High

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1860 Students

5. Thomas Jefferson High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 816 Students

6. Henrico High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students

7. Franklin Military Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 293 Students

8. Hermitage High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students

9. Varina High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1405 Students

10. John Marshall High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students

Best Middle Schools in Richmond City, VA

Richmond City, VA has 11 middle schools with 7,770 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Richmond City score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Richmond City greatly exceed expectations.

1. Tuckahoe Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students

2. Albert Hill Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students

3. George H. Moody Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1072 Students

4. L. Douglas Wilder Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students

5. Binford Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

6. Lucille M. Brown Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students

7. Henderson Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students

8. River City Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1180 Students

9. John Rolfe Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students

10. Thomas C. Boushall Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Richmond City, VA

Richmond City, VA has 49 elementary schools with 15,882 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Richmond City score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Richmond City meet expectations.

1. Henry Marsh Iii Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students

2. Tuckahoe Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 650 Students

3. Mary Munford Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students

4. Linwood Holton Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students

5. Crestview Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students

6. Lakeside Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

7. Chimborazo Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students

8. Bellevue Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students

9. Fairfield Court Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 251 Students

10. Swansboro Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond City, VA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Richmond City, VA has a total population of 226,610 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Richmond City, VA

38,580

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

45%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Richmond City, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

29.01 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond City, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richmond City, VA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,575 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Richmond City, VA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations