For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,642 students in Goochland County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 177 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Goochland County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Goochland County, VA are Goochland Elementary School, Goochland High School and Randolph Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goochland County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Goochland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Goochland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goochland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3150 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Goochland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250a River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5322
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5322
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #33.
Randolph Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Goochland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3250b River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #55.
Byrd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Goochland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deep Meadow Cor Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3500 Woods Way
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-5503
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-5503
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
James River Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1954 State Farm Rd
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 784-3551
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 784-3551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
James River Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 880
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Paul S Blandford High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3500 Beaumont Rd
Beaumont, VA 23014
(804) 556-7237
Beaumont, VA 23014
(804) 556-7237
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Paul S. Blandford High School Annex (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3500 Beaumont Rd
Beaumont, VA 23014
(804) 556-7270
Beaumont, VA 23014
(804) 556-7270
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Powhatan Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3600 Woods Way
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-4251
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Powhatan Reception & Classifi. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3500 Woods Way
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-4251
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Va Correctional Center For Women (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2841river Rd West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Goochland County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Goochland County, VA include Goochland Elementary School, Goochland High School and Randolph Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Goochland County?
5 public schools are located in Goochland County.
What percentage of students in Goochland County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Goochland County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland County?
Goochland County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Goochland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Goochland County include: Goochland Elementary School vs. Randolph Elementary School, Randolph Elementary School vs. Goochland Elementary School, Byrd Elementary School vs. Randolph Elementary School
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