Goochland County Schools & Education
Goochland County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,056
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#21
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Goochland County
Measured School Summary
Goochland County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 93.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Goochland County spends $8,056 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 30% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Goochland 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
5 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
70/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #21 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,056
$115 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Goochland County has 5 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.
What Goochland 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.
Small-system county
Goochland County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#21
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
Goochland County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,642 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Goochland County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Goochland 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?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Goochland 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 Consistent Rural School Environment
All five schools are situated in rural locales, creating a unified and tranquil learning environment. Goochland High is the largest school with 890 students, while Byrd Elementary is the smallest with 320.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Goochland County
Reported Enrollment
2,642
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Goochland County
Goochland County Public Schools
5 Public Schools in Goochland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOCHLAND HIGH | Record | Goochland County Public Schools | Goochland, 23063Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 890 |
| GOOCHLAND MIDDLE | Record | Goochland County Public Schools | Goochland, 23063Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 573 |
| Randolph Elementary | Record | Goochland County Public Schools | Crozier, 23039Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 472 |
| Goochland Elementary | Record | Goochland County Public Schools | Goochland, 23063Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 387 |
| Byrd Elementary | Record | Goochland County Public Schools | Goochland, 23063Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 320 |
GOOCHLAND HIGH
Goochland County Public Schools
Goochland, 23063 / Rural: Distant
GOOCHLAND MIDDLE
Goochland County Public Schools
Goochland, 23063 / Rural: Distant
Randolph Elementary
Goochland County Public Schools
Crozier, 23039 / Rural: Distant
Goochland Elementary
Goochland County Public Schools
Goochland, 23063 / Rural: Distant
Byrd Elementary
Goochland County Public Schools
Goochland, 23063 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,056
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Goochland County, Virginia — FAQ
What is the school experience like in Goochland County?
All five schools are situated in rural locales, creating a unified and tranquil learning environment. Goochland High is the largest school with 890 students, while Byrd Elementary is the smallest with 320.
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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.