Our Schools

The Goochland County Public School System has a specific mission of focusing our efforts upon meeting the intellectual, personal, social, and career-preparation needs of all students. It’s this commitment to the future of each student that makes our schools successful.

The Goochland County school division is committed to excellence in education, equality of educational opportunity, and the recognition of each student’s individuality. Programs allow an individual approach to each student’s learning style and educational needs, providing learning opportunities that are consistent with personal development and potential.

Goochland’s 2500+ students attend three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, a specialty center, two governor’s schools, and an alternative school. The pupil/teacher ratios for grades K-5 are 18 to 1.

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Information about Each School

Byrd Elementary School [web] Grades preK-5
Mr. James Hopkins, Principal
2704 Hadensville-Fife Road
Goochland, VA 23063
Phone: (804) 556-5380
Fax: (804) 457-9303
School Librarian: Mrs. Zoe Parrish

Goochland Elementary School [web] Grades preK-5
Mrs. Tina McCay, Principal
3150 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
Phone: (804) 556-5321
Fax: (804) 556-6054
School Librarian: Mrs. Sarah Smith

Goochland Tech/Goochland Preschool Center 
3140 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063

Randolph Elementary School [web] Grades preK-5
Mrs. Melissa Reams, Principal
1552 Sheppard Town Road
Crozier, VA 23039
Phone: (804) 556-5385
Fax: (804) 784-2674
School Librarian: Mrs. Susan Vaughan

Goochland Middle School [web] Grades 6-8
Mr. Matthew Mason, Principal
Mr. Patrick Gordon, Assistant Principal
3250-B River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
Phone: (804) 556-5320
Fax: (804) 556-6223
School Librarian: Mrs. Lindsey Dewey

Goochland High School [web] Grades 9-12
Mr. Brian Hahn, Principal
Mrs. Anne Marie Hudak, Assistant Principal
Ms. Lauren Simmons, Assistant Principal
Mr. Joe Fowler, Activities Director
3250-A River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
Phone: (804) 556-5322
Fax: (804) 556-6485
School Librarian: Mrs. Madison Boehm

Accreditation

All five schools in our division are fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education.

Goochland’s latest SOL Results Online: Results for GES, GMS, GHS, RES, and BES.

Preparation for the Future

We’re preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow by:

  • Providing a strong foundation of basic skills

  • Providing training in the technology skills of the future

  • Building partnerships with local businesses and industries

  • Insisting upon rigorous academic standards

  • Maintaining good attendance and discipline

  • Offering special programs and services which meet individual needs

  • Welcoming your interest in our schools!

A full range of after-school academic and athletic activities is offered at the high school. Regular middle and elementary school extended-day programs are being expanded with an emphasis on mathematics, science, technology, and the arts, as well as major team sports.

Career and Technical preparation remains a primary component of the guiding mission of the Goochland County Public Schools: to meet the intellectual, vocational, social, and personal needs of all students. Goochland County has over 30 course offerings in grades 7-12. There are over 300 students enrolled in career and technical education classes.

All career and technical education course offerings in Goochland County Schools are designed in accordance with guidelines specified in the Guide to Career and Technical Program Planning and the Virginia Career and Technical Education Reporting System User’s Manual.

Directions to the Schools

Byrd Elementary

From the east:

  • Take River Road West (Rt. 6) to Goochland Courthouse

  • Continue West on Rt. 6 to George’s Tavern

  • Turn Right onto Hadensville-Fife Road (Rt. 606)

  • Continue approximately 1.5 mi.

  • Continue and turn right (still on Hadensville-Fife) and continue 5/8 mi.

  • School is located on the left.

Take River Road West (route 6) to Goochland Courthouse, continue west on River Road West to George’s Tavern. Turn right onto Hadensville-Fife Road (Route 606), continue approximately one and a half (1.5) miles. Turn right (still on Hadensville-Fife Road), and continue 5/8 mile to the school, located on the left.

From the west:

From I-64 take exit 152 for VA-629 toward Hadensville. If coming from I-64 West, turn left at Old Fredericksburg Road. If coming from I-64 East, turn right at Old Fredericksburg Road. Turn right at Broad Street/US-250. Turn left at Old Fredericksburg Road. Take a slight left at Three Chopt Road. Continue on Hadensville-Fife Road. Byrd Elementary School is on the right.

Goochland Elementary School

Locally, or from the west:

  • Use Rt. 6 (Patterson Avenue/River Road West) to Goochland Courthouse

  • Continue west for one mile, past the new library on the left

  • School is on the right, past the old Goochland High School

From I-64:

  • Take I-64 west from Richmond to the Goochland/Oilville Exit

  • Turn left, and continue 1/4 mi. to Broad Street (Rt. 250) turning right.

  • Continue on Broad Street (west) for 1 mi. and turn left on Fairground Rd.

  • Continue 6 mi. on Fairground until the intersection with Sandy Hook Road, Rt. 522

  • Turn left on 522, continue 1/4 mile, and turn right at the light onto River Road West (rt. 6)

  • GES driveway is second on the right, the Specialty Education center is the first driveway on the right.

Using Patterson Avenue (Route 6) aka River Road West: Take Route 6 to Goochland Courthouse. Continue west for one (1) mile, past the new library on the left, to the school’s second driveway on the right, past the second stop light west of the village of Goochland. The Specialty Center’s entrance is about 600 feet before the entrance to GES.

Using Interstate 64: Take I-64 west from Richmond to the Goochland/Oilville interchange, turn left, continue one-quarter mile to Broad Street Road (route 250). Turn right onto Broad Street Road. Continue on Broad Street for approximately one mile, turn left onto Fairground Road (route 632). Continue six miles to the intersection of Fairground Road and Sandy Hook Road (route 522), turn left onto Route 522, continue 1/4 mile to the stop-light (intersection of Sandy Hook Road and River Road West). Turn right onto River Road West (Route 6, west) 1/10 mile to the school, second driveway on the right. The entrance to the Specialty Center is about 600 feet before the Entrance to GES.

Randolph Elementary School

Using Patterson Avenue (Route 6) aka River Road West: Take River Road West (route 6) to the intersection of River Road West and Cardwell Road (route 670); turn right onto Cardwell Road at Crozier, Virginia. Continue approximately 3.5 miles to the intersection of Cardwell and Sheppard Town Road (route 639); turn left onto Sheppard Town Road. Continue 1/10 mile to the school, located on the right.

From I-64:

  • Take I-64 west from Richmond to the Goochland/Oilville interchange

  • Turn left, and continue left onto Broad Street Road (rt. 250) east.

  • Continue .4 mi. to the intersection of Cardwell Road (rt. 670), and turn right

  • Continue 1.5 mi. to the intersection of Cardwell and Sheppard Town Road (rt. 639), turn right.

  • RES is located 1/10 mi off the intersection, on the right.

Using Interstate 64: Take I-64 west from Richmond to the Goochland/Oilville interchange, turn left, continue one-quarter mile to Broad Street Road (route 250). Turn left onto Broad Street Road. Continue approximately one mile to the intersection of Broad Street and Cardwell Road (route 670). Turn right onto Cardwell Road. Continue approximately five miles to the intersection of Cardwell and Sheppard Town Road (route 639); turn right onto Sheppard Town Road. Continue 1/10 mile to the school, located on the right.

Goochland High School/Middle School Complex (Grades 6-12)

  • Use Rt. 6 (Patterson/River Road West) into Goochland Courthouse

  • Continue approximately 1 mi., past the new library, and stay to the left.

  • Pass Goochland Elementary School on the right, and continue 1 mi.

  • the New Goochland High School is located on the right of Rt. 6.

Using Patterson Avenue (Route 6) aka River Road West: Take River Road West to Goochland Courthouse, and proceed approximately 1/2 mile beyond the second stop light west of Goochland Courthouse. You will pass Goochland Elementary School. The high school complex is located on the right-hand side of the road.

Using Interstate 64: Take I-64 west from Richmond to the Goochland/Oilville interchange, turn left, continue one-quarter mile to Broad Street Road (route 250). Turn right onto Broad Street Road. Continue on Broad Street for approximately one mile, turn left onto Fairground Road (route 632). Continue six miles to the intersection of Fairgrounds Road and Sandy Hook Road (route 522), turn right onto Route 522, continue 1/2 mile to Bulldog Way. Turn left onto Bulldog Way which is the back-entrance to the school. Bulldog Way empties into Route 6 (River Road West). The high school complex will be on the left-hand side of Bulldog Way, and visitor parking is in the front of the high school building, facing River Road West.

Goochland High School is located on the left-hand side of the complex. Goochland Middle School is located on the right. Both schools employ separate main offices and school administrations.

Central Office

Our office is located at 2938 River Road West in Goochland, VA 23063, Building I.

  • Take I-64 west from Richmond to the Goochland/Oilville exit

  • Turn left, and continue 1/4 mi. to Broad Street (Rt. 250) turning right.

  • Continue on Broad Street (west) for 1 mi. and turn left on Fairground Rd.

  • Continue 6 mi. on Fairground until the intersection with Sandy Hook Road, Rt. 522

  • Turn left on 522, continue 1/4 mile, and turn left (east) at the light onto River Road West (rt. 6)

  • Continue into the village of Goochland, approximately 1 mi.

  • Turn left at Courthouse Circle (rt. 1201) and follow the signs to the administrative annex building, behind the County Courthouse Square.

Using Patterson Avenue (Route 6) aka River Road West: Take River Road West (route 6) to Goochland Courthouse. Turn right onto Courthouse Circle (route 1201) and follow signs to administrative building located behind the County Courthouse Square.

Using Interstate 64: Take I-64 west from Richmond to the Goochland/Oilville interchange, turn left, continue one-quarter mile to Broad Street Road (route 250). Turn right onto Broad Street Road. Continue on Broad Street for approximately one mile, turn left onto Fairground Road (route 632). Continue six miles to the intersection of Fairground Road and Sandy Hook Road (route 522); turn left. Continue 1/4 mile to the stop-light, and turn left onto River Road West (route 6, east). Continue into the village of Goochland. Turn left onto Courthouse Circle (route 1201) and follow signs to the administrative building located behind County Courthouse Square.

Where is Goochland?

Goochland County is located in central Virginia, and borders along the James River. Traditionally rural, and growing, Goochland County borders with Henrico, Hanover, Powhatan, and Louisa counties. Goochland is just west of Richmond, Virginia’s capital.

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