Highland Springs: Schools & Education
There are 8 public schools in Highland Springs. Highland Springs High is the largest at 2,089 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,000 students.
- ~1,787 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,787 residents per school. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | Henrico County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,000 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 194 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,637 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 87.9% |
| Schools Count | 8 |
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 | Virginia Commonwealth University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| Nearest College · City | Richmond |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 828-0100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | SANDSTON BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 501-1990 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 23 E. WILLIAMSBURG ROAD, SANDSTON VA 23150 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.7 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12