C+
Average
69/100

Thomas Dale High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3626 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 87% · Math 83% proficient · 49th percentile in Virginia
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
2,570
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%49/100reading 56th percentile, math 42nd percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%72/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 74% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency87% (+10 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency83% (+2 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+4 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%89%reading +1 pts, math +0 pts57th percentile (list)
Black77%79%reading +1 pts, math +4 pts54th percentile (list)
Hispanic87%72%reading +13 pts, math -4 pts44th percentile (list)
Asian90%95%reading -2 pts, math +1 pts57th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%85%reading +0 pts, math -2 pts41st percentile (list)
Low-income77%72%reading +3 pts, math -3 pts35th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3626 W. Hundred Rd.
City Chester
ZIP Code 23831
District 5100840
NCES School ID 510084000350
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23831

Understanding the community around Thomas Dale High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,964
Per Capita Income $44,769
Poverty Rate 4.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $286,100
Median Rent $1,499
Owner-Occupied 74.0%
Renter-Occupied 26.0%
View full data for ZIP 23831 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thomas Dale High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 37.2%
White 35.5%
Hispanic/Latino 19.6%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,570
Teachers (FTE) 171.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thomas Dale High?
Thomas Dale High has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thomas Dale High?
Thomas Dale High has 2,570 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Thomas Dale High serve?
Thomas Dale High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thomas Dale High receive per student?
Thomas Dale High receives $13,618 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thomas Dale High in 23831 ▼
Avg Home Value
$386,418
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,823
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
26.0%

Other Schools in 23831

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026