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Chesterfield County Public Schools


At a glance
71stof 129 Virginia districts▲ 11
Better than 44% of Virginia districts
9900 Krause Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
·(804) 748-1405·All Virginia district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 45% of districts
74
Schools
64,194
Students
7
5-star schools
Top rankedW.W. Gordon Elementary54th of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools
Biggest riser
Ettrick Elementary up 248 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Carver College And Career Academy 6.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
2★
1★
0★
10 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Chesterfield County Public Schools district in Virginia encompasses 65 schools, including 42 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 11 high schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district is known for its mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with several standout institutions setting the bar for academic excellence.

Among the district's top-tier schools are Cosby High School and Midlothian High School, which consistently rank among the best in the state with 4-5 star ratings from SchoolDigger. These high schools boast high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong academic performance across various subject areas. At the middle school level, Tomahawk Creek Middle School and Midlothian Middle School also stand out for their exceptional performance, ranking in the top 25% of Virginia middle schools.

On the elementary level, schools like J.B. Watkins Elementary, Grange Hall Elementary, and Alberta Smith Elementary excel academically, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages in core subjects. However, the district also faces challenges, with some schools, such as Meadowbrook High and Matoaca High, struggling to meet state performance standards.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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