For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 846 students in Goochland County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Goochland County, VA is Goochland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goochland County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Goochland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Goochland County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Goochland High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Goochland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goochland High 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
| 846 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
3150 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Grades: PK-5
| 357 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 high schools in Goochland County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Goochland County, VA include Goochland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Goochland County?
1 public high schools are located in Goochland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland County?
Goochland County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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