For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,777 students in Chesterfield, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Chesterfield, VA are Matoaca High School and Lloyd C. Bird High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Chesterfield, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Matoaca High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chesterfield, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Chesterfield, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chesterfield Diversion (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pocohantas Correctional Unit #13 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6900 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chesterfield, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Chesterfield, VA include Matoaca High School and Lloyd C. Bird High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chesterfield?
2 public high schools are located in Chesterfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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