Best High Schools in Sandston, VA

Sandston, VA has 6 high schools with 6,349 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 Sandston score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sandston greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mechanicsville High

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students

2. New Kent High

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students

3. 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

4. Charles City County High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charles City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 247 Students

5. Highland Springs High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2089 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sandston, VA

Sandston, VA has 4 middle schools with 3,198 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 Sandston score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sandston greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bell Creek Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students

2. New Kent Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students

3. Elko Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students

4. 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

Best Elementary Schools in Sandston, VA

Sandston, VA has 8 elementary schools with 3,160 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 Sandston score 45% 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 Sandston exceed expectations.

1. George W. Watkins Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students

2. Cold Harbor Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students

3. Seven Pines Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students

4. Henry D. Ward Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students

5. Sandston Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students

6. Charles City County Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Charles City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 315 Students

7. Cashell Donahoe Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students

8. Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 331 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sandston, VA

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

Community Factors

Sandston, VA has a total population of 12,939 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sandston, VA

12,707

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sandston, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

22.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandston, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,435 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sandston, 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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