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#200 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 11% in state

Goochland High

High School · Goochland County Public Schools · Goochland, VA

A Goochland County Public Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3250A River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063

  • Math 85% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 89% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency87% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)81% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation39.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$15,045
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Goochland High score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency85%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency89%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 87% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2017
ELA
89%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
85%
2025
Math
85%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Goochland High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average644/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,417

Median home value

$345,100

Median rent

$1,315/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
39.4% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Goochland County Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$15,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Goochland High is listed in Goochland County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Goochland High

Goochland High is a public high school in Goochland, VA, part of Goochland County Public Schools, serving approximately 846 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goochland High

What grades does Goochland High serve?

Goochland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Goochland High?

Goochland High has an enrollment of approximately 846 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Goochland High?

The student-teacher ratio at Goochland High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goochland High rank in VA?

Goochland High ranks #200 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Goochland High's MySchoolScout rating?

Goochland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Goochland High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goochland High has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Goochland High a charter school?

No, Goochland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Goochland High a Title I school?

No, Goochland High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goochland High?

32.3% of students at Goochland High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
846
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Goochland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 23063)
5,728
Area average commute
39.7 min
Area median age
42.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23063; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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