Best Goochland County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,214 students in Goochland County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 177 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Goochland County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Goochland County, VA are Randolph Elementary School, Goochland High School and Goochland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goochland County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Goochland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Goochland County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
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 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
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 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Goochland County, VA

Goochland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3500 Woods Way
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-5503
3150 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1954 State Farm Rd
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 784-3551
Po Box 880
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
3500 Beaumont Rd
Beaumont, VA 23014
(804) 556-7237
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 77%
3500 Beaumont Rd
Beaumont, VA 23014
(804) 556-7270
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 82%
3600 Woods Way
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-4251
3500 Woods Way
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-4251
2841river Rd West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Goochland County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Goochland County, VA include Randolph Elementary School, Goochland High School and Goochland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Goochland County?
4 public schools are located in Goochland County.
What percentage of students in Goochland County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Goochland County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland County?
Goochland County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Goochland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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