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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Richmond at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Henrico County Public Schools
50,389 students | HENRICO, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 82 schools -
Chesterfield County Public Schools
63,916 students | CHESTERFIELD, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 73 schools -
Richmond City Public Schools
21,130 students | RICHMOND, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 55 schools -
Medical College Of Va
0 students | RICHMOND, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 1 school -
Mcv Va Treatment Center
0 students | RICHMOND, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 1 school -
Department Of Juvenile Justice
61 students | RICHMOND, VA
Grades 6-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Richmond
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Parent / Guardian
July 28, 2025
My youngest three children will go anywhere but here. This school was horrible in the 90s, and it was an absolutely abhorrent school for my son. I got beat up for being white in this area on the 90s,... More
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Reams Road Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 25, 2025
Mrs. Toney is an excellent teacher. She has taught all of my children over the years and has treated all of them like family. My oldest is 25 and still talks about how Mrs. Toney is her favorite... More
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Bensley Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 15, 2025
My daughter was an 8th grader at Henderson last year. She was at a much larger school for 6th and 7th. She transitioned well, made friends, felt accepted by peers and teachers. She had typical middle... More
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Henderson Middle School