For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 17,571 students in Henrico County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Henrico County, VA are Deep Run High School, Mills E. 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 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Henrico County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deep Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,039 students
Rank: #22.
Mills E. Godwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,740 students
Rank: #33.
Glen Allen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-3300
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,913 students
Rank: #44.
Douglas S. Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #66.
John Randolph Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2910 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,032 students
Rank: #77.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #88.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,411 students
Rank: #99.
Hermitage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,720 students
Rank: #1010.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Airport Drive
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,990 students
15 S. Oak Avenue
Highland Springs, VA 23074
(804) 652-3600
Highland Springs, VA 23074
(804) 652-3600
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Henrico County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Excel Achievement Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 East Nine Mile Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,966 students
Hermitage Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Mt. Vernon Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7850 Carousel Ln
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
Richmond Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3018 West Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 1,464 students
Thirteen Acres Special Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3801 Hermitage Rd.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
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, Mills E. Godwin High School and Glen Allen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henrico County?
12 public high schools are located in Henrico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico County?
Henrico County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Henrico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henrico County include: Glen Allen High School vs. Deep Run High School, Deep Run High School vs. Glen Allen High School, Mills E. Godwin High School vs. Deep Run High School
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