Goochland: Schools & Education
Education in Goochland: 4 public schools. Goochland High is the largest at 890 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,170 students.
- ~296 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 296 residents per school. 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Goochland County Public School |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,170 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 165 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 708 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 32.6% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | South University-Richmond |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 18.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | South University-Richmond |
| Nearest College · City | Glen Allen |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 727-6800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Goochland Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 3075 River Road West |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 556-4774 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23063 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3328 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 51.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12