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Hanover County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
23
Schools
17,066
Students
$13,555
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
26.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
92.8%
Graduation Rate
+6.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hanover County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 17,066 students across 23 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,555 is near the national average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BELL CREEK MIDDLE06–08934
CHICKAHOMINY MIDDLE06–081,131
LIBERTY MIDDLE06–08911
OAK KNOLL MIDDLE06–08941
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ATLEE HIGH09–121,526
HANOVER HIGH09–121,427
MECHANICSVILLE HIGH09–121,354
PATRICK HENRY HIGH09–121,323
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,555Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
45%
State
43.0%
Local (property tax)
45.1%
Federal
11.8%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (45%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
17,066
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.8%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.8% graduation rate — 6.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Hanover County Public Schools has 23 public schools, serving a total of 17,066 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hanover County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hanover County Public Schools spend per student?
Hanover County Public Schools spends $13,555 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hanover County Public Schools?
27% of students in Hanover County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hanover County Public Schools?
No, Hanover County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hanover County Public Schools serve?
Hanover County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hanover County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hanover County Public Schools is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.