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Chesterfield County Schools & Education

Chesterfield County, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

39/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,786

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

39/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#106

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Chesterfield County

Measured School Summary

Chesterfield County faces educational challenges with a school score of 39/100 and a graduation rate of 89.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,786 per pupil, Chesterfield County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 29% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Chesterfield County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

74 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

39/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #106 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

89.0%

matches the state average

Funding context

$6,786

$1,155 below the state average

School coverage

74

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Chesterfield County has 74 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Chesterfield County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Chesterfield County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 73 of 74 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#106

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 88% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

63,916 students

Elementary 41Middle 12High 11Other 9

73 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Chesterfield County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 73 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Chesterfield County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Chesterfield County, Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Vast Network of Suburban Schools

Chesterfield County operates a massive educational infrastructure featuring 74 total public schools across a single district. The system serves 63,916 students through 41 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools, plus 10 specialized facilities.

Unified Under Chesterfield County Public Schools

Chesterfield County Public Schools manages all 73 standard public schools in the area, serving the entire student body of nearly 64,000. There are currently no charter schools in operation, representing 0.0% of the educational landscape.

Suburban Learning Environments for Large Student Bodies

With 66 schools located in suburban areas and 8 in rural settings, the county offers a predominantly residential feel with an average school size of 983 students. Thomas Dale High is the largest facility with 2,556 students, while Midlothian High and Manchester High also serve over 2,000 students each.

School Overview

Total Schools

74

in Chesterfield County

Reported Enrollment

63,916

65 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary41
Middle12
High11
Other10

1 School District in Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County Public Schools

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73 schools
63,916 students enrolled
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74 Public Schools in Chesterfield County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 22 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 74 matching schools

THOMAS DALE HIGH

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Chester, 23831 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,556 students

COSBY HIGH

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Midlothian, 23112 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,385 students

MANCHESTER HIGH

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Midlothian, 23112 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,188 students

MIDLOTHIAN HIGH

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Midlothian, 23114 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,041 students

MEADOWBROOK HIGH

Chesterfield County Public Schools

North Chesterfield, 23234 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,033 students

Lloyd C. Bird High

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Chesterfield, 23832 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,031 students

JAMES RIVER HIGH

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Midlothian, 23113 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,926 students

CLOVER HILL HIGH

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Midlothian, 23112 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,775 students

TOMAHAWK CREEK MIDDLE

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Midlothian, 23114 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,680 students

MONACAN HIGH

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Richmond, 23236 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,631 students

MATOACA HIGH

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Chesterfield, 23838 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,630 students

BAILEY BRIDGE MIDDLE

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Midlothian, 23112 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,459 students

FALLING CREEK MIDDLE

Chesterfield County Public Schools

North Chesterfield, 23234 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,419 students

MIDLOTHIAN MIDDLE

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Midlothian, 23113 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,368 students

ELIZABETH DAVIS MIDDLE

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Chester, 23836 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,337 students

ROBIOUS MIDDLE

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Midlothian, 23113 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,129 students

SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Midlothian, 23112 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,115 students

MANCHESTER MIDDLE

Chesterfield County Public Schools

North Chesterfield, 23235 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,103 students

PROVIDENCE MIDDLE

Chesterfield County Public Schools

North Chesterfield, 23235 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,068 students

CARVER MIDDLE

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Chester, 23831 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,022 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

2 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,786

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?
Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County has a school score of 39/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Chesterfield County?
The high school graduation rate in Chesterfield County is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Chesterfield County spend per student?
Chesterfield County spends $6,786 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Chesterfield County, Virginia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Chesterfield County, Virginia?

Chesterfield County operates a massive educational infrastructure featuring 74 total public schools across a single district. The system serves 63,916 students through 41 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools, plus 10 specialized facilities.

What are the major school districts in Chesterfield County, Virginia?

Chesterfield County Public Schools manages all 73 standard public schools in the area, serving the entire student body of nearly 64,000. There are currently no charter schools in operation, representing 0.0% of the educational landscape.

What is the school experience like in Chesterfield County?

With 66 schools located in suburban areas and 8 in rural settings, the county offers a predominantly residential feel with an average school size of 983 students. Thomas Dale High is the largest facility with 2,556 students, while Midlothian High and Manchester High also serve over 2,000 students each.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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