Serving 1,702 students in grades 9-12, Mills E. Godwin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: GODWIN HIGH serves the northwest part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, and the farthest edge of the attendance zone is about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mills E. Godwin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mills E. Godwin High School's student population of 1,702 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,702 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Rankings
Mills E. Godwin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills E. Godwin High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Eagle (represented By A Bald Eagle)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills E. Godwin High School's ranking?
Mills E. Godwin High School is ranked #708 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mills E. Godwin High School often compared to?
Mills E. Godwin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deep Run High School, Glen Allen High School, Douglas S. Freeman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mills E. Godwin High School?
The graduation rate of Mills E. Godwin High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Mills E. Godwin High School?
1,702 students attend Mills E. Godwin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mills E. Godwin High School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills E. Godwin High School?
Mills E. Godwin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mills E. Godwin High School offer ?
Mills E. Godwin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mills E. Godwin High School part of?
Mills E. Godwin High School is part of Henrico County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mills E. Godwin High School located?
Mills E. Godwin High School is located in the Raintree neighborhood of Henrico, VA.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Very bad teaching, getting grades are very hard. My opinion about this school time waste much better deep run and Glen Allen high schools teaching is much better but indians have a lot of crazy on center.
5 10/10/2025
Great school with great teachers. Classes can be challenging here, but you'll be fine as long as you do the work and don't slack off. A good all round experience in my opinion.
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