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 2025 school year, there are 73 public schools serving 64,132 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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
73 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
64,132 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
4,611 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.72
# American Indian Students
114 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,132 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
13,765 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
19%
# Black Students
16,882 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
26%
22%
# White Students
27,491 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
43%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
116 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,632 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
943
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
4,361
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,636
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,813
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,622
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,695
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,880
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,603
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,882
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,959
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,606
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,317
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,928
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,887
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,483 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$757 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$801 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,804
$15,502
Spending / Student
$12,483
$15,257
Best Chesterfield County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Elementary 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
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Alberta Smith Elementary 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
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Bettie Weaver Elementary 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
| 613 students
Rank: #44.
Woolridge Elementary 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
| 798 students
Rank: #55.
J.b. Watkins Elementary 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
| 831 students
Rank: #66.
Cosby High 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
| 2,536 students
Rank: #77.
Midlothian High 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
| 2,046 students
Rank: #88.
Winterpock Elementary 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
| 798 students
Rank: #99.
Old Hundred Elementary 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
| 972 students
Rank: #1010.
Clover Hill High 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
| 1,801 students
Rank: #1111.
Robious Middle 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
| 1,115 students
Rank: #1212.
Midlothian Middle 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
| 1,297 students
Rank: #1313.
James River High 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
| 1,869 students
Rank: #1414.
W.w. Gordon Elementary 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
| 609 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
| 1,643 students
Rank: #1616.
Matoaca High 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
| 1,650 students
Rank: #1717.
Spring Run Elementary 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
| 866 students
Rank: #1818.
Swift Creek Elementary 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
| 737 students
Rank: #1919.
Thomas Dale High 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
| 2,570 students
Rank: #2020.
Manchester High 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
| 2,246 students
Rank: #2121.
Grange Hall Elementary 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
(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
| 877 students
Rank: #2323.
Swift Creek Middle 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
| 1,135 students
Rank: #2424.
Tomahawk Creek Middle 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
| 1,612 students
Rank: #2525.
Evergreen Elementary 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
| 823 students
Rank: #2626.
Robious Elementary 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
| 677 students
Rank: #2727.
Enon Elementary 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
| 796 students
Rank: #2828.
O.b. Gates Elementary 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
| 617 students
Rank: #2929.
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary 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
| 590 students
Rank: #3030.
Bon Air Elementary 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
| 526 students
Rank: #3131.
Lloyd C. Bird High 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
| 2,127 students
Rank: #3232.
J.g. Hening Elementary 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
| 877 students
Rank: #3333.
Jacobs Road Elementary 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
| 742 students
Rank: #3434.
Elizabeth Scott Elementary 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
| 757 students
Rank: #3535.
Bailey Bridge Middle 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
| 1,442 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 64,132 students.
What is the rank of Chesterfield County School District?
Chesterfield County School District is ranked #70 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?
43% of Chesterfield County School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Chesterfield County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,483 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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