Top Rankings
Chesterfield County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 73 public schools serving 63,916 students in Chesterfield County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Chesterfield County School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
73 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
63,916 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
4,489 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Chesterfield County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
59%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
108 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,064 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
13,221 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
19%
# Black Students
16,885 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
27%
22%
# White Students
28,068 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
44%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
110 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,460 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
918
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
4,399
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,769
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,540
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,605
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,798
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,560
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,848
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,938
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,096
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,485
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,418
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,761
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,781
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,844 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,525 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$757 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$801 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,844
$15,473
Spending / Student
$12,525
$15,228
Best Chesterfield County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Alberta Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13200 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6295
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6295
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Bettie Weaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3600 James River Rd
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2540
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Woolridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Timber Bluff Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6330
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Rank: #55.
J.b. Watkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Coalfield Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2530
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Rank: #66.
Cosby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14300 Fox Club Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Grades: 9-12
| 2,385 students
Rank: #77.
Midlothian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Charter Colony Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 2,041 students
Rank: #88.
Winterpock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #99.
Old Hundred Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Old Hundred Road
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 748-1405
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 748-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 997 students
Rank: #1010.
Clover Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13301 Kelly Green Lane
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6230
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #1111.
Robious Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Robious Crossing Dr
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2510
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 1,129 students
Rank: #1212.
Midlothian Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13501 Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2460
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2460
Grades: 6-8
| 1,368 students
Rank: #1313.
James River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 James River Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2420
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,926 students
Rank: #1414.
W.w. Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1515.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #1616.
Matoaca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17700 Longhouse Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 1,630 students
Rank: #1717.
Spring Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13901 Spring Run Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-6352
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-6352
Grades: PK-5
| 872 students
Rank: #1818.
Swift Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13800 Genito Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6305
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6305
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1919.
Thomas Dale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3626 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Grades: 9-12
| 2,556 students
Rank: #2020.
Manchester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12601 Bailey Bridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6275
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6275
Grades: 9-12
| 2,188 students
Rank: #2121.
Grange Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19301 Hull Street Rd.
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #2222.
Clover Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 Woodlake Village Pkwy
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6220
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #2323.
Swift Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 Old Hundred Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6315
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6315
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #2424.
Tomahawk Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Learning Place Loop
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-7120
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-7120
Grades: 6-8
| 1,680 students
Rank: #2525.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Evergreen East Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2400
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #2626.
Robious Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Robious Crossing Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2500
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #2727.
Enon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 E. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #2828.
O.b. Gates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #2929.
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14801 Woods Edge Rd.
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #3030.
Bon Air Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #3131.
Lloyd C. Bird High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 2,031 students
Rank: #3232.
J.g. Hening Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #3333.
Jacobs Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #3434.
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #3535.
Bailey Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12501 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6200
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,459 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chesterfield County School District?
Chesterfield County School District manages 73 public schools serving 63,916 students.
What is the rank of Chesterfield County School District?
Chesterfield County School District is ranked #71 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County School District?
44% of Chesterfield County School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chesterfield County School District?
Chesterfield County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Chesterfield County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,525 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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