Henrico County Public Schools operates 68 public schools serving 50,389 students, placing it among the larger districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 46 other, 12 middle, 9 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 50,915 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Henrico County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,785 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 50.5% local, 42.1% state, and 7.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,031 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #115 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 9 of 68 schools offering Advanced Placement (31 AP courses district-wide), a 278:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 37.7% African American, 29.8% White, 14.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Henrico County Public Schools school enrollment varies 11× across entities
Henrico County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 201 students (lowest) to 2,132 students (highest), a spread of 1,931 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Henrico County Public Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 62.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Henrico County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Henrico County Public Schools is typically wider than the Henrico County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
Henrico County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 16.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Henrico County Public Schools is typically wider than the Henrico County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Henrico County Public Schools has 68 schools, including 9 high, 12 middle, 46 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 50,389 students.
How much does Henrico County Public Schools spend per student?
Henrico County Public Schools spends $14,785 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #115 in Virginia.
What is the average teacher salary in Henrico County Public Schools?
The average teacher salary in Henrico County Public Schools is $74,031 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Henrico County Public Schools?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Henrico County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Henrico County Public Schools?
Henrico County Public Schools students are 37.7% African American, 29.8% White, 14.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, averaged across 68 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Henrico County Public Schools?
Henrico County Public Schools has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #115 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.