For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,531 students in Hanover County, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Hanover County, VA are Atlee High School, Hanover High School and Mechanicsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Hanover County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public high schools.
Hanover County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanover 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 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hanover County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlee High 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
| 1,509 students
Rank: #22.
Hanover High 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
| 1,358 students
Rank: #33.
Mechanicsville High 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
| 1,334 students
Rank: #44.
Patrick Henry High 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
| 1,330 students
Hanover County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barrett Juvenile Correctional Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 527
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 559-4227
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 559-4227
Grades: 8-12
| 131 students
Caroline Cor Unit #2 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
31285 Camp Rd
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 994-2161
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 994-2161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Grades: PK-2
| 359 students
John H Smyth High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7093 Broad Neck Rd
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 537-6686
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 537-6686
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Soar Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hanover County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hanover County, VA include Atlee High School, Hanover High School and Mechanicsville High School. Hanover County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Hanover County?
4 public high schools are located in Hanover County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover County?
Hanover County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hanover County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hanover County include: Patrick Henry High School vs. Hanover High School, Atlee High School vs. Hanover High School, Hanover High School vs. Atlee High School
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