Goochland County School District

2938-i River Rd W
Goochland, VA 23063-0169
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Goochland County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,643 students in Goochland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Goochland County School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,136 Schools
# Students
2,643 Students
1,257,463 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
92,279 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Goochland County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#24 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)
78%
68%
(20-21)
74%
69%
(20-21)
66%
59%
96%
89%
(2022-23)
9.7%
19.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
20%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
71%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,995 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,504. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,645 is less than the state median of $15,258. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,995
$15,504
Spending / Student
$13,645
$15,258

Best Goochland County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goochland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Bulldog Way
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1552 Sheppard Town Rd
Crozier, VA 23039
(804) 556-5385
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Goochland High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3250a River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5322
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Goochland Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3250b River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2704 Hadensville Fife Rd
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Goochland County School District?
Goochland County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,643 students.
What is the rank of Goochland County School District?
Goochland County School District is ranked #21 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland County School District?
71% of Goochland County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Goochland County School District?
Goochland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Goochland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,645 is less than the state median of $15,258. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,643 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 96% (Top 1% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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