Best Schools in Short Pump, VA
Short Pump, VA has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 13,599 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Short Pump don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Short Pump, VA
The top high schools in Short Pump, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deep Run High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2027 Students
2. Goochland High
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Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students
3. Mills E. Godwin High
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1773 Students
4. John Randolph Tucker High
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Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1916 Students
Best Middle Schools in Short Pump, VA
The top middle schools in Short Pump, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pocahontas Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
2. Short Pump Middle
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1112 Students
3. Goochland Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
4. Quioccasin Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1040 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Short Pump, VA
The top elementary schools in Short Pump, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nuckols Farm Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
2. David A. Kaechele Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
3. Gayton Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
4. Randolph Elementary
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Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
5. Colonial Trail Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
6. Short Pump Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
7. Goddard School
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Goddard School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 120 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Short Pump, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Short Pump, VA has a total population of 23,284 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Short Pump, 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 Short Pump, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Short Pump, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Short Pump, 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 Short Pump, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Short Pump, VA
How many schools are in Short Pump, VA?
Short Pump, VA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 13,599 students in total.
How do schools in Short Pump perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Short Pump score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Short Pump don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Short Pump?
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: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 59%
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