Mills Edwin Godwin High School is a public high school located in the West End region of unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia. The school is operated by Henrico County Public Schools. Godwin High School opened in 1981, named in honor of Mills E. Godwin Jr., the two-term governor of Virginia.
Serving 1,702 students in grades 9-12, Mills E. Godwin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mills E. Godwin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mills E. Godwin High School's student population of 1,702 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,702 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Mills E. Godwin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills E. Godwin High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
17%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
9%
21%
White
59%
44%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle (represented By A Bald Eagle)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills E. Godwin High School's ranking?
Mills E. Godwin High School is ranked #708 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mills E. Godwin High School often compared to?
Mills E. Godwin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deep Run High School, Glen Allen High School, Douglas S. Freeman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mills E. Godwin High School?
The graduation rate of Mills E. Godwin High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mills E. Godwin High School?
1,702 students attend Mills E. Godwin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mills E. Godwin High School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills E. Godwin High School?
Mills E. Godwin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mills E. Godwin High School offer ?
Mills E. Godwin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mills E. Godwin High School part of?
Mills E. Godwin High School is part of Henrico County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mills E. Godwin High School located?
Mills E. Godwin High School is located in the Raintree neighborhood of Henrico, VA.
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