Total enrollment
2,643
+62 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Goochland County
Virginia · Public K-12
Goochland County reports 5 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 26,410, with an average school size of 529 students. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Goochland County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Goochland County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 80.5% | #13 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,643 | #84 of 118 | #1,965 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #85 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #50 of 118 | #1,034 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 29.3% | #102 of 107 | #2,404 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.4% | #78 of 115 | #1,211 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
26,410
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,643
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$118,931
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
29.3%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
3
1,177 students
Middle
1
616 students
High
1
850 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Goochland County Public Schools
2,643 students · 1 district in Goochland County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Goochland County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
45.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.7%
civilian labor
Median age
51
16.2% under 18
Test scores in Goochland County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Goochland High· 89.0%
- Randolph Elementary· 87.0%
- Goochland Middle· 79.0%
- Goochland Elementary· 77.0%
- Byrd Elementary· 74.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goochland High | Goochland | High | 09-12 | 850 | · |
| Goochland Middle | Goochland | Middle | 06-08 | 616 | · |
| Goochland Elementary | Goochland | Elementary | PK-05 | 509 | · |
| Randolph Elementary | Crozier | Elementary | PK-05 | 387 | · |
| Byrd Elementary | Goochland | Elementary | PK-05 | 281 | · |
Cities in Goochland County
About Goochland County
Goochland County is a small Virginia county of about 26,410 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 2,643 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $118,931 a year, roughly 46% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 55% meaningfully above the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Goochland County covers 3 elementary schools (1,177 students), 1 middle school (616), and 1 high school (850).
Goochland County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,643 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,643 students, remained close to its prior level from the 2,581 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Goochland County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data