Data released Dec. 10 by the Virginia Department of Education shows continued success for Chesterfield County Public Schools.
This year’s results are based on student achievement in the 2024-25 school year:
Every school is fully accredited in Chesterfield County Public Schools.
55% of Chesterfield’s graduating class of 2025 earned advanced diplomas, exceeding the statewide level of 50%.
Students improved overall scores on Standards of Learning tests. This chart shows improvements in the federal pass rates for all CCPS students:
Subject | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | change |
|---|---|---|---|
English: reading | 71 | 72 | +1 |
English: writing | 66 | 67 | +1 |
History and social sciences | 63 | 64 | +1 |
Math | 68 | 70 | +2 |
Science | 67 | 72 | +5 |
“Hard work and commitment by our students, teachers, staff members and partners are shown in the data released by the Virginia Department of Education,” said Dr. John Murray, superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools. “I’m proud of what we have accomplished so far and the successes we will achieve as we move forward. We will continue to set high expectations for our students, believing in their potential and challenging them to soar to new heights. Together, we will create a better tomorrow — not by chance, but by choice."
He continued, “It is worth noting, however, that fully funding public education is vital to the success of our community and to the success of every Virginia locality. I have no doubt that our students and schools will achieve at higher levels, and have access to even greater opportunities, once the commonwealth of Virginia provides all of the money that schools need.”
The largest school system in central Virginia and among the 65 largest in the nation, Chesterfield County Public Schools educates more than 64,000 students. Complete information released by the state about CCPS is available on the Virginia Department of Education website.
This is the first year the state has used its new School Performance and Support Framework to share information about school performance. The new framework classifies schools as distinguished, on track, off track or needs intensive support. 57% of schools in Chesterfield County Public Schools are classified as distinguished or on track.
15 Chesterfield schools are labeled distinguished: Gordon Elementary, Grange Hall Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, Moseley Elementary, Old Hundred Elementary, Robious Elementary, Alberta Smith Elementary, Swift Creek Elementary, Watkins Elementary, Bettie Weaver Elementary, Winterpock Elementary, Woolridge Elementary, Cosby High, Midlothian High, Monacan High
22 Chesterfield schools are labeled on track: Bon Air Elementary, Clover Hill Elementary, Ecoff Elementary, Enon Elementary, Gates Elementary, Jacobs Road Elementary, Matoaca Elementary, Elizabeth Scott Elementary, Spring Run Elementary, Wells Elementary, Bailey Bridge Middle, Elizabeth Davis Middle, Midlothian Middle, Robious Middle, Swift Creek MIddle, Tomahawk Creek Middle, Bird High, Clover Hill High, Thomas Dale High, James River High, Manchester High, Matoaca High
13 Chesterfield schools are labeled off track: Bensley Elementary, Marguerite Christian Elementary, Curtis Elementary, Crestwood Elementary, Ettrick Elementary, Evergreen Elementary, Harrowgate Elementary, Carver Middle, Manchester Middle, Matoaca Middle, Providence Middle, Salem Church Middle, Meadowbrook High
14 Chesterfield schools are labeled needs intensive support: Bellwood Elementary, Beulah Elementary, Chalkley Elementary, Chesterfield Virtual School, Thelma Crenshaw Elementary, Davis Elementary, Falling Creek Elementary, Hopkins Elementary, Hening Elementary, Providence Elementary, Reams Road Elementary, Salem Church Elementary, Falling Creek Middle, Carver College and Career Academy