Henrico public schools - less of a pressure cooker than nova?

[Anonymous]

Hi all, we’re considering a move from the northern Virginia area to short pump outside Richmond, does anyone have experience with schools down there recently in terms of whether the vibe is more low key and less pressure filled from peers to get into a top college? From what I hear that is very significant around here and it would make a big difference in our decision if moving would improve that.

[Anonymous]

Depends on the school. Deep Run HS pyramid is just like here - the kids, the parents, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Depends on the school. Deep Run HS pyramid is just like here - the kids, the parents, etc.

Thanks for this insight, I wondered if this might be the case.

[Anonymous]

Henrico Public schools are much like any other public school district, depending on the area there will be different demographics, socioeconomic backgrounds, etc. I feel as if Henirco most closely resembles Arlington Public Schools however, largely having a urban/suburban feel and diversity.

[Anonymous]

I had one who went to Chesterbrook ES in FFX and then to Short Pump MS and Deep Run HS and Henrico is significantly less of a pressure cooker.

[Anonymous]

Is Richmond metro still booming as it was in the past decade or so? Chesterfield and Henrico seem to have exploded in population, with Hanover becoming increasingly popular, much like Loudoun. Both exurbs but in the metro area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Henrico Public schools are much like any other public school district, depending on the area there will be different demographics, socioeconomic backgrounds, etc. I feel as if Henirco most closely resembles Arlington Public Schools however, largely having a urban/suburban feel and diversity.

What??? Henrico is NOTHING like Arlington (and I’ve lived in both).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had one who went to Chesterbrook ES in FFX and then to Short Pump MS and Deep Run HS and Henrico is significantly less of a pressure cooker.

Interesting thanks for sharing -op

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is Richmond metro still booming as it was in the past decade or so? Chesterfield and Henrico seem to have exploded in population, with Hanover becoming increasingly popular, much like Loudoun. Both exurbs but in the metro area.

I don't know anything about Chesterfield and Hanover but Henrico yes.

[Anonymous]

If you’re a Confederate Flag aficionado, Hanover County is great for you.

Henrico is smaller FCPS- higher-performing schools out west, neglected and underperforming in the east.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you’re a Confederate Flag aficionado, Hanover County is great for you.

Henrico is smaller FCPS- higher-performing schools out west, neglected and underperforming in the east.

+100 to all of this.
- Henrico native (East end, back when it was rural, underperforming, and neglected)