Summary:
Zip code 23238 (Richmond, VA) is served by one public high school, Mills E. Godwin High, which enrolls 1,702 students in grades 9–12 within the Henrico County Public Schools district. As the only high school in this zip code, Mills E. Godwin High is the sole focus of this analysis and stands out as a high-performing institution. The school is ranked 79th out of 331 Virginia high schools for 2025-2026, placing it in the 76th percentile and earning a 4-star rating. This marks a notable improvement from the prior year, when the school ranked 119th and earned 3 stars.
Mills E. Godwin High posts a 95.6% graduation rate, exceeding both the district's 90.0% and the state's 92.3%, while its 3.6% dropout rate is roughly half the district rate of 7.4%. Chronic absenteeism stands at 10.5%, well below the district (14.1%) and state (14.8%). The school's math program is a clear signature strength: 9th-grade Algebra II proficiency is 99.24%, Geometry is 96.88%, and Algebra I is 92.96% — each far above state averages. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a moderately economically diverse population that still achieves strong outcomes.
One interesting dynamic is the contrast between grade levels: 9th graders outperform 11th and 12th graders in several subjects, including Biology and English Reading. For example, 12th-grade English Reading proficiency dropped from 76.47% in 2024-2025 to 65.71% in 2025-2026, falling below both district and state averages. Additionally, while the Henrico County Public Schools district ranks in the lower third of Virginia districts, Mills E. Godwin High ranks in the top quarter statewide, making it a standout within its district. With per-student spending of $9,132 — not extraordinary for the region — the school appears to allocate resources efficiently, delivering high graduation rates, strong math performance, and low absenteeism.
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