James River High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Midlothian, Virginia 23113 · Chesterfield County Public Schools
#73 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#927 of 16,910 nationally
About James River High
James River High is a public high located in Midlothian, in the Chesterfield County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,842 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 73rd of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,842.
There are 21 schools in Midlothian; James River High ranks 16th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)90%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James River High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James River High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bettie Weaver Elementary
Midlothian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students · 421 m away
Robious Elementary
Midlothian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students · 3.9 km away
Robious Middle
Midlothian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students · 4.1 km away
Midlothian Middle
Midlothian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,330 students · 5.6 km away
J.B. Fisher Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students · 5.9 km away
Midlothian High
Midlothian · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,048 students · 6.3 km away
Greenfield Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students · 6.3 km away
J.B. Watkins Elementary
Midlothian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
913 students · 6.3 km away
Ruby F. Carver Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students · 6.3 km away
Maybeury Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Floyd Kellam High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,842 students
Ocean Lakes High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,834 students
John Champe High
Aldie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,851 students
Mount Vernon High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students
C.D. Hylton High
Woodbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,859 students
Briar Woods High
Ashburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,862 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James River High a good school?
James River High has a Success Index (US) of 82.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #73 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James River High rank in Virginia?
James River High ranks #73 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #927 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James River High?
James River High had 1,842 students in 2025.
Is James River High a elementary school or a high school?
James River High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James River High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James River High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.