C
Below Average
52/100

Varina High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 7053 Messer Rd, Richmond, VA 23231
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 77% · Math 79% proficient · 22nd percentile in Virginia
Graduation
C+
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
1,411
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%22/100reading 19th percentile, math 26th percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%52/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 86% 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 −17 points worse 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 proficiency77% (+0 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency79% (−2 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (−1 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
White77%82%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts9th percentile (list)
Black77%78%reading +1 pts, math +3 pts53rd percentile (list)
Hispanic—85%math +9 pts64th percentile (list)
Multiracial—65%math -22 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income67%77%reading -7 pts, math +2 pts27th 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 7053 Messer Rd
City Richmond
ZIP Code 23231
District 5101890
NCES School ID 510189000835
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23231

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,972
Per Capita Income $37,788
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%
High School or Higher 91.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $245,700
Median Rent $1,164
Owner-Occupied 69.2%
Renter-Occupied 30.8%
View full data for ZIP 23231 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Varina High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 74.5%
White 14.3%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,411
Teachers (FTE) 102.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Varina High?
Varina High has a Repit School Score of 52 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 Varina High?
Varina High has 1,411 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Varina High serve?
Varina High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Varina High receive per student?
Varina High receives $14,785 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Varina High in 23231 ▼
Avg Home Value
$338,475
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,694
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
30.8%

Other Schools in 23231

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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