Public schools in Highland Springs, VA
7 open public schools with an address in Highland Springs, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,727
3 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Highland Springs public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Highland Springs, VA: 2 elementary, 1 high, 4 combined or other. The 3 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,727 students, an average of 909 per school. The largest campus is Highland Springs High (1,928 students), and the largest elementary school is Highland Springs Elementary (469).
Every listed school belongs to Henrico County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 87% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Highland Springs
Elementary schools in Highland Springs
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 330 | 11.4:1 | |
| Highland Springs Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 469 | 13.4:1 |
High schools in Highland Springs
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Springs High Henrico County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,928 | 16.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Highland Springs
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Center Henrico County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs Henrico County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — | |
| General Academic Development Henrico County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| ISEAP Program Henrico County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black78.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Highland Springs schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,727 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Highland Springs
How many public schools are in Highland Springs, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Highland Springs: 2 elementary, 1 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 2,727 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Highland Springs?
All listed public schools with an address in Highland Springs belong to Henrico County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Highland Springs?
Highland Springs High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Highland Springs, with 1,928 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Highland Springs?
No school with an address in Highland Springs is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Highland Springs schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Highland Springs public schools is 13.4:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Highland Springs guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities