Hanover County Public Schools District
- 200 BERKLEY ST
- ASHLAND, VA 23005
- (804) 365-4500
37 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.0% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,917 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.8 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 26 | - |
| Number of Students | 18,970 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,064 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 94.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 89.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 87.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 85.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 92.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 86.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 83.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 87.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 99.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 99.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geography Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 84.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 87.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 80.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 91.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 18,970 | 17.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 312 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,307 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,329 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,317 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,363 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,372 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,455 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,442 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,379 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,522 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,550 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,557 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,495 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,454 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 68 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 360 |
| Hispanic | 350 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,881 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 15,879 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 9,670 |
| Female | 8,868 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,064 | 17.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 65 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 415 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 573 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 283 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 260 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 48 |
| Elementary | 20 |
| Secondary | 28 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 23 |
| Library Support Staff | 20 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,465 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 29 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 50 |
| School Administrators | 66 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 103 |
| Student Support Services | 104 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 1,113 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $195,986,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $103,823,000 | 53.0% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $95,070,000 | 48.5% |
| Other School Systems | $667,000 | 0.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $586,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $5,959,000 | 3.0% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $286,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,241,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $84,563,000 | 43.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $69,458,000 | 35.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $6,010,000 | 3.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,300,000 | 2.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,005,000 | 0.5% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $83,000 | 0.04% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $423,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $679,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $63,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,358,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $184,000 | 0.09% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,600,000 | 3.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $845,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,366,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $402,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $38,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $21,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $164,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $36,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $985,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Other | $93,000 | 0.05% |
| Direct - Other | $1,650,000 | 0.8% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $170,317,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $115,054,000 | 67.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $47,812,000 | 28.1% |
| Student Support | $7,224,000 | 3.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $6,697,000 | 3.4% |
| General Administration Support | $2,657,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $7,817,000 | 4.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $12,046,000 | 6.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $8,779,000 | 4.5% |
| Other Support Services | $2,592,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,451,000 | 4.4% |
| Food Services | $7,451,000 | 3.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,362 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 113 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 75 | 1.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Hanover County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 26
- Students: 18,970
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,064
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| ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
9414 Atlee Station Rd
Mechanicsville, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,585 | 20.3 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| BATTLEFIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA Public | PK-5 | 603 | 18.3 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BEAVERDAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 15485 Beaverdam School Rd
Beaverdam, VA Public | PK-5 | 419 | 16.4 |  Review This School |
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| CHICKAHOMINY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9450 Atlee Station Rd
Mechanicsville, VA Public | 6-8 | 1,169 | 20.0 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| COLD HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6740 Cold Harbor Rd
Mechanicsville, VA Public | PK-5 | 664 | 19.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| COOL SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9964 Honey Meadows Rd
Mechanicsville, VA Public | PK-5 | 780 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| ELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12007 Cedar Ln
Ashland, VA Public | PK-5 | 394 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
10307 Chamberlayne Rd
Mechanicsville, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,326 | 17.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HENRY CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
310 South James St
Ashland, VA Public | PK-2 | 351 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| JOHN M. GANDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
201 Archie Cannon Dr
Ashland, VA Public | 3-5 | 284 | 10.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KERSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10004 Learning Ln
Mechanicsville, VA Public | PK-5 | 651 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| LAUREL MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8248 Leedavis Rd
Mechanicsville, VA Public | PK-5 | 753 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| LEE DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7052 Mechanicsville Pk
Mechanicsville, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,640 | 20.0 | 4.5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
13496 Liberty School Rd
Ashland, VA Public | 6-8 | 1,100 | 19.7 |  3 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| MECHANICSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7425 Mechanicsville Elem Dr
Mechanicsville, VA Public | PK-5 | 622 | 13.8 | 4 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| OAK KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
10295 Chamberlayne Rd
Mechanicsville, VA Public | 6-8 | 892 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12449 West Patrick Henry Rd
Ashland, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,505 | 17.1 | 3.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| PEARSON'S CORNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8290 New Ashcake Rd
Mechanicsville, VA Public | PK-5 | 492 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| POLE GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8393 Pole Green Park Ln
Mechanicsville, VA Public | PK-5 | 620 | 19.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RURAL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7161 Studley Rd
Mechanicsville, VA Public | PK-5 | 582 | 20.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOAR ACADEMY | ||||
13496 Liberty School Rd
Ashland, VA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| SOUTH ANNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13122 Waltons Tavern Rd
Montpelier, VA Public | PK-5 | 719 | 18.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| STONEWALL JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8021 Lee Davis Rd
Mechanicsville, VA Public | 6-8 | 1,182 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| THE GEORGETOWN SCHOOL | ||||
10000 Learning Ln
Mechanicsville, VA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| THE HANOVER CENTER FOR TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL | ||||
10002 Learning Ln
Mechanicsville, VA Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9025 Washington Henry Dr
Mechanicsville, VA Public | PK-5 | 521 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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