Top Rankings
Goochland County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,642 students in Goochland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Goochland County School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
2,642 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Goochland County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 96% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
59%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
349 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
13%
22%
# White Students
1,878 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
71%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
186
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
187
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
208
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,650 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,000
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,650
$15,228
Best Goochland County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Goochland County School District?
Goochland County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,642 students.
What is the rank of Goochland County School District?
Goochland County School District is ranked #34 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland County School District?
71% of Goochland County School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Goochland County School District?
Goochland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Goochland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,650 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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