Pocahontas Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23233 · Henrico County Public Schools
#84 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#898 of 15,369 nationally
About Pocahontas Middle
Pocahontas Middle is a public middle located in Richmond, in the Henrico County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 914 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 84th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 914.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; Pocahontas Middle ranks 7th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)95%
- Reading proficiency (30%)89%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
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 Pocahontas Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 95%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pocahontas Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Short Pump Elementary
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545 students · 577 m away
Colonial Trail Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
710 students · 1.7 km away
Short Pump Middle
Glen Allen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,056 students · 2.3 km away
Gayton Elementary
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605 students · 2.5 km away
Mills E. Godwin High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students · 2.9 km away
Nuckols Farm Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students · 3.0 km away
Twin Hickory Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students · 3.1 km away
Deep Run High
Glen Allen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,992 students · 3.3 km away
Springfield Park Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students · 4.0 km away
Ruby F. Carver Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students · 4.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pocahontas Middle a good school?
Pocahontas Middle has a Success Index (US) of 83.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #84 of 340 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 Pocahontas Middle rank in Virginia?
Pocahontas Middle ranks #84 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #898 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pocahontas Middle?
Pocahontas Middle had 914 students in 2025.
Is Pocahontas Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Pocahontas Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pocahontas Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pocahontas Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.