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Best Hanover County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,531 students in Hanover County, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Hanover County, VA are Hanover High School, Mechanicsville High School and Atlee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Hanover County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Hanover County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlee High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hanover County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10307 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,358 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mechanicsville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7052 Mechanicsville Pike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Atlee High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9414 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12449 West Patrick Henry Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hanover County, VA

Hanover County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 527
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 559-4227
Gr: 8-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 62%
31285 Camp Rd
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 994-2161
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
7093 Broad Neck Rd
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 537-6686
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Soar Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Hanover County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hanover County, VA include Hanover High School, Mechanicsville High School and Atlee High School. Hanover County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Hanover County?
4 public high schools are located in Hanover County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover County?
Hanover County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hanover County are often viewed compared to one another?

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