Top Rankings
Hanover County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 17,066 students in Hanover County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Hanover County School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Hanover County School District are Atlee High School, Pole Green Elementary School and Rural Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Hanover County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
25 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
17,066 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
1,239 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hanover County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 135 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
59%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.71
# American Indian Students
41 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
510 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,252 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
1,545 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
9%
22%
# White Students
12,673 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
74%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,039 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
323
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
1,058
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,196
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,190
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,231
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,265
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,256
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,294
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,260
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,363
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,440
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,405
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,406
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,379
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,348 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,565 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$228 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$214 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,348
$15,473
Spending / Student
$12,565
$15,228
Best Hanover County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9414 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,526 students
Rank: #22.
Pole Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8393 Pole Green Park Ln
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4700
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Rural Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7161 Studley Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3580
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Chickahominy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9450 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Grades: 6-8
| 1,131 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Hanover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10307 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3700
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Oak Knoll Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10295 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Pearson's Corner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8290 New Ashcake Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3660
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3660
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #88.
Kersey Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10004 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #99.
Laurel Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8248 Lee-davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2040
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1010.
Cool Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9964 Honey Meadows Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3560
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 778 students
Rank: #1111.
Battlefield Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3600
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1212.
Mechanicsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7052 Mechanicsville Pike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,354 students
Rank: #1313.
Patrick Henry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12449 West Patrick Henry Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #1414.
Bell Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8021 Lee Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #1515.
South Anna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13122 Waltons Tavern Road
Montpelier, VA 23192
(804) 883-6089
Montpelier, VA 23192
(804) 883-6089
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1616.
Washington-henry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9025 Washington Henry Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2300
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1717.
Liberty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Beaverdam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15485 Beaverdam School Road
Beaverdam, VA 23015
(804) 449-6373
Beaverdam, VA 23015
(804) 449-6373
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Elmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12007 Cedar Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Mechanicsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7425 Mechanicsville Elem Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3640
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #2121.
Cold Harbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6740 Cold Harbor Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #2222.
John M. Gandy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Archie Cannon Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Grades: 3-5
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Georgetown School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10000 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3460
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3460
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Hanover Center For Trades And Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10002 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry Clay Elementary School
Magnet School
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover County School District?
Hanover County School District manages 25 public schools serving 17,066 students.
What is the rank of Hanover County School District?
Hanover County School District is ranked #5 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover County School District?
74% of Hanover County School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% 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 Hanover County School District?
Hanover County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Hanover County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,565 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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