Hanover County Public Schools School District
School District · Ashland, Virginia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,035
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,035
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#42 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,035
$2,034 vs Virginia median
District size
16,820 students
Much larger than Virginia median
About Hanover County Public Schools
Hanover County Public Schools is a Ashland, Virginia school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 16,820 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $13,035 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Hanover County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hanover High, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Hanover County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 85.5% and ELA proficiency of 80.6%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hanover County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hanover County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Hanover County Public Schools
23 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Ashland
- Total Enrollment
- 16,820
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,247
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Hanover County Public Schools has 23 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hanover County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Hanover County Public Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hanover County Public Schools?
Hanover County Public Schools spends $13,035 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hanover County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hanover County Public Schools is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hanover County Public Schools?
Hanover High is the highest-rated school in Hanover County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Hanover County Public Schools?
Across schools in Hanover County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 85.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hanover County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Hanover County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 85.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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