Top 10 Best Chesterfield County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 20,173 students in Chesterfield County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Chesterfield County, VA are Cosby High School, Midlothian High School and Clover Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Chesterfield County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Chesterfield County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cosby High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Chesterfield County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cosby High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14300 Fox Club Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Grades: 9-12
| 2,330 students
Rank: #22.
Midlothian High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Charter Colony Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,990 students
Rank: #33.
Clover Hill High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13301 Kelly Green Lane
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #44.
James River High School
Math: 56% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 James River Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,915 students
Rank: #55.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,608 students
Rank: #66.
Matoaca High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17700 Longhouse Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 1,650 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Dale High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3626 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Grades: 9-12
| 2,561 students
Rank: #88.
Manchester High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12601 Bailey Bridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6275
Grades: 9-12
| 2,206 students
Rank: #99.
Lloyd C Bird High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10301 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,820 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadowbrook High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Cogbill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Grades: 9-12
| 2,091 students
Rank: #1111.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chesterfield County, VA

Chesterfield County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 West Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
7000 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1801 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
1900 Chatsworth Ave
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
1900 Chatsworth Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
8610 Perrymont Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
6900 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4003 Cogbill Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Grades: PK
| 180 students
2717 Alexander St
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
1601 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Chesterfield County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Chesterfield County, VA include Cosby High School, Midlothian High School and Clover Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chesterfield County, VA?
11 public high schools are located in Chesterfield County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County, VA?
Chesterfield County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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