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Hanover County Public Schools

Hanover County, Virginia

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

Total Schools

25

public schools

Total Enrollment

17,066

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Hanover County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Hanover County has one district entry in this county file: Hanover County Public Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Mechanicsville has the most listed schools, with 18 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 15 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

6 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

25

in Hanover County

Reported Enrollment

17,066

23 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary15
Middle4
High4
Other2

1 School District in Hanover County

Hanover County Public Schools

25 schools
17,066 students enrolled

25 Public Schools in Hanover County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 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 25 matching schools

ATLEE HIGH

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23116 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,526 students

HANOVER HIGH

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23116 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,427 students

MECHANICSVILLE HIGH

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23111 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,354 students

PATRICK HENRY HIGH

Hanover County Public Schools

Ashland, 23005 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,323 students

CHICKAHOMINY MIDDLE

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23116 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,131 students

OAK KNOLL MIDDLE

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23116 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle941 students

BELL CREEK MIDDLE

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23111 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle934 students

LIBERTY MIDDLE

Hanover County Public Schools

Ashland, 23005 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle911 students

Cool Spring Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23116 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary778 students

Kersey Creek Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23116 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary701 students

Mechanicsville Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23111 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary615 students

Rural Point Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23116 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary607 students

Pearson's Corner Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23116 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary575 students

Laurel Meadow Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23111 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary569 students

Pole Green Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23116 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary534 students

Cold Harbor Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23111 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary527 students

South Anna Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Montpelier, 23192 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary454 students

Battlefield Park Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23111 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary404 students

Elmont Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Ashland, 23005 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary395 students

Washington-Henry Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools

Mechanicsville, 23116 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary385 students

Hanover County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Hanover County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Hanover County public school directory?

The directory lists 25 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Hanover County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Hanover County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Hanover County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Hanover County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Hanover County Education OverviewCounty school score: 76/100

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.