For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 17,571 students in Henrico County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Henrico County, VA are Deep Run High School, Thomas Jefferson High School and Glen Allen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Henrico County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Henrico County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deep Run High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Henrico County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deep Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,992 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Glen Allen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10700 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-3300
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,939 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mills E. Godwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Douglas S. Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
John Randolph Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2910 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Hermitage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,719 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Highland Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Airport Drive
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,928 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Henrico County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Henrico County, VA include Deep Run High School, Thomas Jefferson High School and Glen Allen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henrico County?
12 public high schools are located in Henrico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico County?
Henrico County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Henrico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henrico County include: Glen Allen High School vs. Deep Run High School, Deep Run High School vs. Glen Allen High School, Mills E. Godwin High School vs. Deep Run High School
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