Scored on Virginia SOL pass rates, graduation rates, AP participation, socioeconomic context, and per-pupil spending. All data is open-source and independently computed — no commercial ratings.
Schools Scored
18
Top 20 with VA DOE SOL data
Highest SQI
89
Deep Run High
Avg SQI (Top 20)
78.4
Led by Chesterfield
Good to know
Rankings are one input—visit schools, confirm boundaries with the district, and consider fit. Boundaries can change (e.g. Henrico redistricting effective Fall 2026). Always verify assigned schools before making a decision.
Virginia DOE profile Henrico district
#1 Richmond-area ranking; strong AP and STEM pipeline
2,027
19.9:1
13.9%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
Virginia DOE profile Chesterfield district
High statewide accountability score (~97)
2,385
16.7:1
14.5%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
Virginia DOE profile Henrico district
Ranked among top Henrico schools nationally
1,773
18.3:1
26.3%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
2,006
18.1:1
29.4%
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Virginia DOE profile Chesterfield district
Strong college readiness indicators
2,041
16.1:1
14.4%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
1,526
15.7:1
14.8%
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Virginia DOE profile Henrico district
Strong AP and college readiness metrics
1,860
18.1:1
39.9%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
Virginia DOE profile Goochland district
Division-level SOL proxy; Level One grad; AP Honor Roll
890
14.6:1
28.4%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
1,427
15:1
18.3%
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Virginia DOE profile Chesterfield district
Highly rated suburban school
1,775
16:1
31.2%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
Virginia DOE profile Powhatan district
U.S. News / school reports; strong college readiness
1,404
15.1:1
25.4%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
Virginia DOE profile Richmond City district
Selective-admission; #3 in VA per U.S. News; all Level One
183
12.2:1
100%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
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Virginia DOE profile Chesterfield district
Strong extracurricular and arts programs
1,926
17:1
32%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
Virginia DOE profile Hanover district
U.S. News 2024; all Level One or Two on VA profile
1,354
14.1:1
27.5%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
Virginia DOE profile Chesterfield district
Strong 2023-24 SOL and graduation; AP from school reports
1,631
15.2:1
34.8%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
Virginia DOE profile Hanover district
Level One on VA profile; reading/math from Public School Review
1,323
13.9:1
33.6%
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SQI Breakdown
Virginia DOE profile Chesterfield district
Conservative SOL set; Level One graduation
2,031
15.5:1
78.8%
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SQI Breakdown
Virginia DOE profile Henrico district
Accredited 2024; Level One graduation and completion
1,405
14.2:1
87.1%
Virginia DOE Outcomes
SQI Breakdown
The School Quality Index (SQI) is a composite score computed from five independently-weighted factors. Only schools with Virginia DOE School Quality Profile data receive a direct SQI; all other schools are assigned their district average (marked as estimated).
Test Scores (30%)
Average of Math + Reading SOL pass rates — Virginia DOE
Grad Rate (25%)
4-year cohort graduation rate — Virginia DOE
Academic Rigor (20%)
AP course participation (scaled: 50% → 100 pts) — Virginia DOE
Socio. Context (15%)
Inverse of Free/Reduced Lunch % as community income proxy — NCES CCD
Resources (10%)
Per-pupil spending vs VA average ($14K) — NCES F-33 FY2021