For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,777 students in Chesterfield, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chesterfield, VA are Matoaca High School and Lloyd C. Bird High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Chesterfield, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Matoaca High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chesterfield, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matoaca High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17700 Longhouse Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Gr: 9-12 | 1,650 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Lloyd C. Bird High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Chesterfield, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesterfield Diversion (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Pocohantas Correctional Unit #13 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6900 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chesterfield, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chesterfield, VA include Matoaca High School and Lloyd C. Bird High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chesterfield?
2 public high schools are located in Chesterfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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