District guide
Henrico County Public Schools public schools
Parent-focused district context for Henrico County, VA: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What Henrico County Public Schools tells you before choosing a home
Henrico County Public Schools is listed with 80 public schools and 50,389 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 46 primary, 12 middle, 9 high, 13 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
80 district schools are associated with Henrico County in the current file, about 96% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
46
22,406 reported students
12
11,047 reported students
9
16,141 reported students
13
795 reported students
Parent checks for Henrico County Public Schools
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in Henrico County Public Schools
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLAND SPRINGS HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Highland Springs | 2,089 | Profile |
| DEEP RUN HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Glen Allen | 2,027 | Profile |
| GLEN ALLEN HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Glen Allen | 2,006 | Profile |
| John Randolph Tucker High Regular | High | 9–12 | Richmond | 1,916 | Profile |
| Douglas S. Freeman High Regular | High | 9–12 | Richmond | 1,860 | Profile |
| Mills E. Godwin High Regular | High | 9–12 | Richmond | 1,773 | Profile |
| HERMITAGE HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Richmond | 1,717 | Profile |
| VARINA HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Richmond | 1,405 | Profile |
| HENRICO HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Richmond | 1,348 | Profile |
| SHORT PUMP MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Glen Allen | 1,112 | Profile |
| BROOKLAND MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Richmond | 1,074 | Profile |
| George H. Moody Middle Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Richmond | 1,072 | Profile |
| QUIOCCASIN MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Richmond | 1,040 | Profile |
| TUCKAHOE MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Richmond | 1,003 | Profile |
| FAIRFIELD MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Richmond | 987 | Profile |
| HOLMAN MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Glen Allen | 850 | Listed only |
| HUNGARY CREEK MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Glen Allen | 829 | Listed only |
| POCAHONTAS MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Richmond | 825 | Listed only |
| Elizabeth Holladay Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Richmond | 796 | Listed only |
| HENRICO VIRTUAL ACADEMY Regular | Other | KG–12 | Henrico | 795 | Listed only |
| John Rolfe Middle Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Richmond | 764 | Listed only |
| L. DOUGLAS WILDER MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Richmond | 761 | Listed only |
| Rivers Edge Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Glen Allen | 748 | Listed only |
| ELKO MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Sandston | 730 | Listed only |
| Colonial Trail Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Glen Allen | 666 | Listed only |
| Maybeury Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Richmond | 653 | Listed only |
| Tuckahoe Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Richmond | 650 | Listed only |
| Springfield Park Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Glen Allen | 632 | Listed only |
| Greenwood Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Glen Allen | 600 | Listed only |
| Dumbarton Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Richmond | 598 | Listed only |
| Shady Grove Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Glen Allen | 591 | Listed only |
| Nuckols Farm Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Richmond | 590 | Listed only |
| Glen Allen Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Glen Allen | 582 | Listed only |
| Short Pump Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Richmond | 558 | Listed only |
| Twin Hickory Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Glen Allen | 547 | Listed only |
| Gayton Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Richmond | 544 | Listed only |
| Maude Trevvett Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Richmond | 537 | Listed only |
| Highland Springs Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Highland Springs | 532 | Listed only |
| Echo Lake Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Glen Allen | 528 | Listed only |
| Pinchbeck Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Richmond | 522 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
Henrico County Public Schools FAQ
What schools are included for Henrico County Public Schools?
Henrico County Public Schools includes 80 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 46 primary, 12 middle, 9 high, 13 other schools.
Does this Henrico County Public Schools page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with Henrico County Public Schools or local assignment tools.
Is Henrico County Public Schools ranked as the best district in Henrico County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many Henrico County Public Schools schools have detailed profiles?
15 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in Henrico County Public Schools?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
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.