51±¬ÁÏ

Hanover County 51±¬ÁÏs

200 Berkley St
Ashland, VA 23005-1399
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Hanover County 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,854 students in Hanover County 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average middle testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public middle schools in Virginia.
Public Middle Schools in Hanover County 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average).
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hanover County 51±¬ÁÏs are Oak Knoll Middle School, Chickahominy Middle School and Bell Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
24 Schools
446 Schools
# Students
16,461 Students
312,155 Students
# Teachers
1,212 Teachers
23,405 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hanover County 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 132 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 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#9 out of 132 school districts
(Top 10%)
83%
68%
(20-21)
81%
69%
(20-21)
75%
59%
93%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
18%
% Black
9%
21%
% White
74%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,838 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,509. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,027 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$228 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$214 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,838
$15,509
Spending / Student
$13,027
$15,264

Best Hanover County 51±¬ÁÏs Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Knoll Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10295 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Chickahominy Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9450 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Gr: 6-8 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Bell Creek Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8021 Lee Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Recent Articles

Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding 51±¬ÁÏ Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Understanding 51±¬ÁÏ Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in VA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Quick Links