For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 10,782 students in Henrico, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Henrico, VA are Mills E. Godwin High School, Douglas S. Freeman High School and John Randolph Tucker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Henrico have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Henrico, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mills E. Godwin High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Henrico, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mills E. Godwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Douglas S. Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
John Randolph Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2910 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Hermitage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Highland Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Airport Drive
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,928 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Henrico, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Henrico, VA include Mills E. Godwin High School, Douglas S. Freeman High School and John Randolph Tucker High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henrico?
6 public high schools are located in Henrico.
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico?
Henrico public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Henrico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henrico include: Douglas S. Freeman High School vs. Mills E. Godwin High School, Highland Springs High School vs. Varina High School, John Randolph Tucker High School vs. Mills E. Godwin High School
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