Serving 846 students in grades 9-12, Goochland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goochland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Goochland High School's student population of 846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Goochland High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goochland High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goochland High School's ranking?
Goochland High School is ranked #490 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Goochland High School often compared to?
Goochland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powhatan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goochland High School?
The graduation rate of Goochland High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Goochland High School?
846 students attend Goochland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Goochland High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goochland High School?
Goochland High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goochland High School offer ?
Goochland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Goochland High School part of?
Goochland High School is part of Goochland County School District.
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