How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Henrico County Public Schools | Richmond City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Henrico, Virginia | Richmond, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 50,389 | 21,130 |
| Number of Schools | 68 | 47 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Henrico County Public Schools | Richmond City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,973 | $21,413 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.4% | 25.7% |
| State Revenue | 42.1% | 34.3% |
| Local Revenue | 50.5% | 40.0% |
Henrico County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Richmond City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Henrico County Public Schools | Richmond City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.8% | 13.4% |
| African American | 37.7% | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% | 21.1% |
| Asian | 12.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.7% | 97.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Henrico County Public Schools | Richmond City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 31 | 93 |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 261:1 | 294.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.5% | 23.4% |
School Types
Henrico County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 20
Richmond City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 38
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.