For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,531 students in Hanover County, VA. The top-ranked public high schools in Hanover County, VA are Hanover High School, Mechanicsville High School and Atlee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Hanover County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Hanover County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlee 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 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hanover County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10307 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3700
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mechanicsville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7052 Mechanicsville Pike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Atlee High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9414 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12449 West Patrick Henry Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hanover County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hanover County, VA include Hanover High School, Mechanicsville High School and Atlee High School. Hanover County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Hanover County?
4 public high schools are located in Hanover County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover County?
Hanover County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hanover County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hanover County include: Patrick Henry High School vs. Hanover High School, Atlee High School vs. Hanover High School, Hanover High School vs. Atlee High School
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