Top Rankings
Goochland County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,214 students in Goochland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Goochland County School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
2,214 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Goochland County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
59%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
13%
22%
% White
70%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,706 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,289 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,706
$15,502
Spending / Student
$16,289
$15,257
Best Goochland County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1552 Sheppard Town Rd
Crozier, VA 23039
(804) 556-5385
Crozier, VA 23039
(804) 556-5385
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Goochland High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3250a River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5322
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5322
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Goochland Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3250b River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2704 Hadensville Fife Rd
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Goochland County School District?
Goochland County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,214 students.
What is the rank of Goochland County School District?
Goochland County School District is ranked #22 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland County School District?
70% of Goochland County School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Goochland County School District?
Goochland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Goochland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,289 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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