Our Schools

The Goochland County Public School System has a specific mission of focusing our efforts upon meeting the intellectual, personal, social, and career-preparation needs of all students. It’s this commitment to the future of each student that makes our schools successful.

The Goochland County school division is committed to excellence in education, equality of educational opportunity, and the recognition of each student’s individuality. Programs allow an individual approach to each student’s learning style and educational needs, providing learning opportunities that are consistent with personal development and potential.

Goochland’s 2300+ students attend three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, a specialty center, two governor’s schools, and an alternative school. The pupil/teacher ratios for grades K-5 are 17 to 1.

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Information about Each School

Byrd Elementary School [web]
Grades K-5 - 313 Students
Mr. James Hopkins, Principal
2704 Hadensville-Fife Road
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380 / Fax 457-9303
Media Specialist: Mrs. Adrian Stevens

Goochland Elementary School [web]
Grades preK-5 - 369 Students
Mrs. Tina McCay, Principal
3150 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321 / Fax 556-6054
Media Specialist: Mrs. Tiffany Ray

Goochland Elementary Annex
Grades 3-5 Gifted, and Preschool
3140 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5631, Fax 556-5093

Randolph Elementary School [web]
Grades K-5 - 458 Students
Mrs. Dianna Gordon, Principal
1552 Sheppard Town Road
Crozier, VA 23039
(804) 556-5385 / Fax 784-2674
Media Specialist: Ms. Susan Vaughan

Goochland Middle School [web]
Grades 6-8 - 580 Students
Mrs. Johnette Burdette, Principal
Ms. Christin Ashman, Assistant Principal
3250-B River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320 / Fax 556-6223
Media Specialist: Mrs. Beverly Cooley

Goochland High School [web]
Grades 9-12 - 748 Students
Mrs. Francie Ball, Principal
Ms. Karen Scott, Assistant Principal
Mr. Matt Covington, Assistant Principal
Mr. Bryan Gordon, Athletics & Activities Director
3250-A River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5322 / Fax 556-6485

Accreditation

Goochland's schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

SACS Seal

Goochland's latest SOL Results Online: Results for GES, GMS, GHS, RES, and BES.

School Division Profile

2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007
County Population 18,200 18,400 18,600 19,504 19,796
K-12 Enrollment 2066 2115 2167 2249 2301
Gender, %male/%female 52.52/47.49 52.86/47.14 52.33/47.63 52.29/47.71 52.2/47.8
% Black 3176 30.45 29.35 28.91 27.5
% White 66.65 67.33 67.47 67.72 68.47
% Hispanic 1.12 1.38 1.53 1.92 2.13
% Disabled 19 18 18 16 15
%Free/Reduced Lunch Eligible 20.35 21.19 21.73 21.25 23.33
%ESOL .2 .43 .6 .98 1.07
FTE Instructional Staff 189 187 200 215 226
% State Average per pupil expenditure N/A N/A 84.4 74.67 N/A
Budget (All Sources) N/A N/A $20,264,662 $21,829,048 $23,877,000

Preparation for the Future

We’re preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow by:

  • Providing a strong foundation of basic skills
  • Providing training in the technology skills of the future
  • Building partnerships with local businesses and industries
  • Insisting upon rigorous academic standards
  • Maintaining good attendance and discipline
  • Offering special programs and services which meet individual needs
  • Welcoming your interest in our schools!

A full range of after-school academic and athletic activities is offered at the high school. Regular middle and elementary school extended-day programs are being expanded with an emphasis on mathematics, science, technology, and the arts, as well as major team sports.

Career and Technical preparation remains a primary component of the guiding mission of the Goochland County Public Schools: to meet the intellectual, vocational, social, and personal needs of all students. Goochland County has over 30 course offerings in grades 7-12. There are over 300 students enrolled in career and technical education classes.

All career and technical education course offerings in Goochland County Schools are designed in accordance with guidelines specified in the Guide to Career and Technical Program Planning and the Virginia Career and Technical Education Reporting System User’s Manual.

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