Best high schools in Richmond (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 15 schools in Richmond, Virginia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 184Mills E. Godwin HighRichmond · Public High93% Math proficiency · 1,702 students
- 276Douglas S. Freeman HighRichmond · Public High88% Math proficiency · 1,881 students
- 373Richmond Community HighRichmond · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 211 students
- 472Franklin Military AcademyRichmond · Public High86% Math proficiency · 335 students
- 570Open HighRichmond · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 171 students
- 669Monacan HighRichmond · Public High83% Math proficiency · 1,644 students
- 766Henrico HighRichmond · Public High77% Math proficiency · 1,300 students
- 865Varina HighRichmond · Public High79% Math proficiency · 1,420 students
- 963John Randolph Tucker HighRichmond · Public High88% Math proficiency · 2,132 students
- 1062Hermitage HighRichmond · Public High82% Math proficiency · 1,719 students
- 1159Thomas Jefferson HighRichmond · Public High56% Math proficiency · 749 students
- 1254John Marshall HighRichmond · Public High47% Math proficiency · 645 students
- 1353Huguenot HighRichmond · Public High64% Math proficiency · 1,469 students
- 1450Armstrong HighRichmond · Public High50% Math proficiency · 709 students
- 1545Richmond High School for the ArtsRichmond · Public High31% Math proficiency · 1,116 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mills E. Godwin High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 84.0 Top 5% | 93% Math proficiency | 1,702 |
| 2 | Douglas S. Freeman High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.1 Top 25% | 88% Math proficiency | 1,881 |
| 3 | Richmond Community High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.7 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 211 |
| 4 | Franklin Military Academy Richmond · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 71.5 Top 25% | 86% Math proficiency | 335 |
| 5 | Open High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 171 |
| 6 | Monacan High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68.6 Top 25% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,644 |
| 7 | Henrico High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.9 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 1,300 |
| 8 | Varina High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.3 Top 50% | 79% Math proficiency | 1,420 |
| 9 | John Randolph Tucker High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 62.9 Top 50% | 88% Math proficiency | 2,132 |
| 10 | Hermitage High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | 82% Math proficiency | 1,719 |
| 11 | Thomas Jefferson High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 749 |
| 12 | John Marshall High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 645 |
| 13 | Huguenot High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.1 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 1,469 |
| 14 | Armstrong High Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 50.4 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 709 |
| 15 | Richmond High School for the Arts Richmond · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.5 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 1,116 |
Mills E. Godwin High in Richmond leads the 2025 list of high schools in Richmond with a Success Index (US) of 84.0. Of the 15 schools shown, 15 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Virginia high schools rankings, every school on the Richmond page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Richmond?
Mills E. Godwin High in Richmond, Virginia ranks first among high schools in Richmond with a Success Index (US) of 84.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,702).
How are high schools in Richmond ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.