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Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) is an award-winning school division that serves approximately 17,000 students in Pre-K–12 across 24 schools. These include 14 elementary, four middle, and four high schools, as well as one trade and technology and one alternative education school. Ten of our schools have earned Blue Ribbon School of Excellence awards. HCPS is the 15th largest of the 131 school divisions in Virginia.

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October 2, 2025

Education Expo 2025

Quick Facts - This years Education Expo will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21 at Patrick Henry High School. - No registration is required to attend and grab-and-go snacks will b. . .

October 2, 2025

Naloxone Offer from Hanover CSB

Free Naloxone Offer from Hanover County Community Services Board Dear Families, Faculty, and Staff,We hope you are having a great week. We are writing to inform you of several opportunities and resou. . .

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What Makes Us Great

We are driven by our unwavering commitment to excellence, equity, and the holistic development of our students. Together, we forge a path of educational success, inspiring a love for learning and empowering our students to shape a bright and promising future for themselves and our community.

At a Glance

Quick stats that highlight who we are — by the numbers.

Hanover has the highest percentage of schools accredited by the Virginia Department of Education in the Richmond area. HCPS students earned the highest pass rate in math and tied for the highest pass rate in science among the 15 largest school divisions in Virginia.

  • 98
    CTE Offerings
  • 95%
    Graduation Rate
  • 17,066
    Enrolled students
  • 13:1
    Student to Teacher Ratio
  • 1,247
    Classroom Teachers

Inspire. Empower. Lead.