Varina High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23231 · Henrico County Public Schools
#243 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#4474 of 16,910 nationally
About Varina High
Varina High is a public high located in Richmond, in the Henrico County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,420 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 243rd of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,420.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; Varina High ranks 28th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Varina High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Varina High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Rolfe Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
874 students · 659 m away
George F. Baker Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 1.5 km away
Varina Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
274 students · 3.7 km away
Henry D. Ward Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students · 4.8 km away
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
330 students · 4.9 km away
Montrose Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students · 5.2 km away
Summer Hill Preschool Center
Richmond · Public other · Grades PK–PK
192 students · 6.1 km away
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 6.2 km away
Franklin Military Academy
Richmond · Public high · Grades 6–12
335 students · 6.6 km away
Chimborazo Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,409 students
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Charlottesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
Phoebus High
Hampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
Churchland High
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,453 students
James Wood High
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
Green Run High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,465 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Varina High a good school?
Varina High has a Success Index (US) of 65.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #243 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 Varina High rank in Virginia?
Varina High ranks #243 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #4474 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Varina High?
Varina High had 1,420 students in 2025.
Is Varina High a elementary school or a high school?
Varina High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Varina High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Varina High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.