Top 10 Best Henrico County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 17,648 students in Henrico County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Henrico County, VA are Deep Run High School, Godwin 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 60%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Henrico County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deep Run High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Henrico County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deep Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,026 students
Rank: #22.
Godwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Rank: #33.
Glen Allen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10700 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,044 students
Rank: #44.
Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,846 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #66.
Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #77.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,414 students
Rank: #88.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: #99.
Hermitage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #1010.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15 S Oak Ave
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,023 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Henrico County, VA

Henrico County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
201 East Nine Mile Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,966 students
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
7850 Carousel Ln
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Real School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
3018 West Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 1,464 students
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students

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, Godwin High School and Glen Allen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henrico County, VA?
11 public high schools are located in Henrico County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico County, VA?
Henrico County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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