For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 17,571 students in Henrico County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Henrico County, VA are Deep Run High School, Thomas Jefferson High School and Glen Allen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Henrico County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Henrico County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deep Run 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Henrico County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deep Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Glen Allen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10700 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-3300
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,913 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mills E. Godwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Douglas S. Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,887 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
John Randolph Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2910 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Hermitage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Highland Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Airport Drive
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,990 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
15 S. Oak Avenue
Highland Springs, VA 23074
(804) 652-3600
Highland Springs, VA 23074
(804) 652-3600
Gr: 6-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Henrico County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Excel Achievement Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 East Nine Mile Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,617 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Hermitage Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Mt. Vernon Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7850 Carousel Ln
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Gr: 6-8
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Gr: 4-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Richmond Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3018 West Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 1,464 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Thirteen Acres Special Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3801 Hermitage Rd.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henrico County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Henrico County, VA include Deep Run High School, Thomas Jefferson High School and Glen Allen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henrico County?
12 public high schools are located in Henrico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico County?
Henrico County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Henrico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henrico County include: Glen Allen High School vs. Deep Run High School, Deep Run High School vs. Glen Allen High School, Mills E. Godwin High School vs. Deep Run High School
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