📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (SOL 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
18 Rated Districts in the Richmond, VA Metro Area
SOL 2024–25 · percentile among Virginia districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Kent County Public Schools | New Kent | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #2 | Hanover County Public Schools | Ashland | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #3 | West Point Town Public Schools | West Point | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #4 | Goochland County Public Schools | Goochland | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #5 | Powhatan County Public Schools | Powhatan | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #6 | Prince George County Public Schools | Prince George | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #7 | Chesterfield County Public Schools | Chesterfield | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #8 | Colonial Heights City Public Schools | Colonial Heights | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #9 | Sussex County Public Schools | Stony Creek | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #10 | Henrico County Public Schools | Henrico | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #11 | King William County Public Schools | King William | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #12 | Amelia County Public Schools | Amelia | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #13 | Dinwiddie County Public Schools | Dinwiddie | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #14 | King and Queen County Public Schools | King And Queen CH | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #15 | Hopewell City Public Schools | Hopewell | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #16 | Charles City County Public Schools | Charles City | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #17 | Richmond City Public Schools | Richmond | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #18 | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Richmond, VA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from SOL 2024–25 (Virginia) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Richmond, VA metro area? ▼
Among the 18 rated districts in the Richmond, VA metro area, the highest-rated is New Kent County Public Schools (New Kent), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 93rd percentile of Virginia districts on SOL 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.