Top Rankings
Chesterfield County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 20,581 students in Chesterfield County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Virginia.
Public High Schools in Chesterfield County School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Public High School in Chesterfield County School District have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cosby High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
74 Schools
358 Schools
# Students
64,194 Students
409,548 Students
# Teachers
4,728 Teachers
28,795 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chesterfield County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 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 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
59%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
23%
20%
% Black
26%
22%
% White
42%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,793 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,471 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$757 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$801 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,793
$15,513
Spending / Student
$12,471
$15,268
Best Chesterfield County School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cosby High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14300 Fox Club Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Gr: 9-12 | 2,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Midlothian High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Charter Colony Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 2,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Clover Hill High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13301 Kelly Green Lane
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6230
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Matoaca High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17700 Longhouse Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Gr: 9-12 | 1,624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Thomas Dale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3626 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Gr: 9-12 | 2,582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Lloyd C. Bird High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
James River High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 James River Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2420
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,842 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Manchester High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12601 Bailey Bridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6275
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6275
Gr: 9-12 | 2,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Meadowbrook High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Cogbill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Gr: 9-12 | 1,953 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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