For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 10,780 students in Henrico, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Henrico, VA are Mills E. Godwin High School, Douglas S. Freeman High School and John Randolph Tucker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Henrico have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Henrico, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mills E. Godwin High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Henrico, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mills E. Godwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Douglas S. Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,887 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
John Randolph Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2910 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Hermitage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Highland Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Airport Drive
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,990 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Henrico, Virginia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Excel Achievement Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 East Nine Mile Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,617 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Henrico Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4201 E. Parham Rd.
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
Hermitage Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Mt. Vernon Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7850 Carousel Ln
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Gr: 6-8
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 1,464 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henrico, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Henrico, VA include Mills E. Godwin High School, Douglas S. Freeman High School and John Randolph Tucker High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henrico?
6 public high schools are located in Henrico.
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico?
Henrico public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Henrico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henrico include: Highland Springs High School vs. Varina High School, Varina High School vs. Highland Springs High School, John Randolph Tucker High School vs. Douglas S. Freeman High School
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