Very Good
#432 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 23% in state
Midlothian High
High School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Midlothian, VA
A Chesterfield County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
401 Charter Colony Pkwy., Midlothian, VA 23114
- Math 84% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Midlothian High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 88% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 97% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Midlothian 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,770
Median home value
$377,300
Median rent
$1,695/mo
College educated
56.7%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monacan HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,643 | Compare → |
| Clover Hill HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,801 | Compare → |
| James River HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,869 | Compare → |
| Al Madina School of RichmondPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #5 of 65
- District spending per student
- $12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Midlothian High is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midlothian High
Midlothian High is a public high school in Midlothian, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,046 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midlothian High
What grades does Midlothian High serve?
Midlothian High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Midlothian High?
Midlothian High has an enrollment of approximately 2,046 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlothian High?
The student-teacher ratio at Midlothian High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midlothian High rank in VA?
Midlothian High ranks #432 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Midlothian High's MySchoolScout rating?
Midlothian High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Midlothian High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midlothian High has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Midlothian High a charter school?
No, Midlothian High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Midlothian High a Title I school?
No, Midlothian High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midlothian High?
14.2% of students at Midlothian 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
- 2,046
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (804) 378-2440
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23114)
- 21,572
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 23114; 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
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