Best Schools in Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA has a total of 414 schools including 93 high schools, 49 middle schools and 219 elementary schools. A total of 214,733 students attend Richmond, VA schools. On average, schools in Richmond score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Richmond greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA has 93 high schools with 72,341 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 score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Richmond greatly exceed expectations.
1. Atlee High
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
2. Richmond Community High
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Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
3. Louisa County High
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Louisa County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1653 Students
4. Hanover High
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
5. Deep Run High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2027 Students
6. Midlothian High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2041 Students
7. Cosby High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2385 Students
8. Mills E. Godwin High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1773 Students
9. Open High
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Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students
10. Mechanicsville High
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA has 49 middle schools with 43,935 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 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Richmond greatly exceed expectations.
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. Midlothian Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1368 Students
4. Robious Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1129 Students
5. Bell Creek Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
6. Tuckahoe Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
7. Short Pump Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1112 Students
8. Pocahontas Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
9. Liberty Middle
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
10. Albert Hill Middle
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Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA has 219 elementary schools with 97,638 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 score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Richmond greatly exceed expectations.
1. Greenfield Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
2. Gayton Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
3. Rural Point Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
4. Twin Hickory Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students
5. Pole Green Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
6. Short Pump Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
7. David A. Kaechele Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
8. Rivers Edge Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
9. Bettie Weaver Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
10. Kersey Creek Elementary
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Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richmond, VA has a total population of 1,314,434 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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