For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,214 students in Goochland County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 144 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Goochland County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Goochland County, VA are Randolph Elementary School, Goochland High School and Goochland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goochland County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Goochland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Goochland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1552 Sheppard Town Rd
Crozier, VA 23039
(804) 556-5385
Crozier, VA 23039
(804) 556-5385
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Goochland High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3250a River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5322
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5322
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Goochland Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3250b River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2704 Hadensville Fife Rd
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Goochland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deep Meadow Cor Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3500 Woods Way
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-5503
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-5503
3150 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
James River Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1954 State Farm Rd
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 784-3551
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 784-3551
James River Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 880
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Paul S Blandford High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3500 Beaumont Rd
Beaumont, VA 23014
(804) 556-7237
Beaumont, VA 23014
(804) 556-7237
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Paul S. Blandford High School Annex (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3500 Beaumont Rd
Beaumont, VA 23014
(804) 556-7270
Beaumont, VA 23014
(804) 556-7270
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Powhatan Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3600 Woods Way
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-4251
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-4251
Powhatan Reception & Classifi. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3500 Woods Way
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-4251
State Farm, VA 23160
(804) 598-4251
Va Correctional Center For Women (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2841river Rd West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Goochland County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Goochland County, VA include Randolph Elementary School, Goochland High School and Goochland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Goochland County?
4 public schools are located in Goochland County.
What percentage of students in Goochland County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Goochland County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland County?
Goochland County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Goochland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Goochland County include: Byrd Elementary School vs. Randolph Elementary School, Goochland Middle School vs. Goochland High School, Randolph Elementary School vs. Byrd Elementary School
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