Henrico County
Information Phone Number		(804) 501-4000	Schools Web Site		www.henrico.k12.va.us
County Web Site		www.co.henrico.va.us	Total Schools		66
Square Miles		245	Number of Students		48,000
Population		293,000
Henrico County borders the City of Richmond on the west, north and east. It is situated between the James and Chickahominy Rivers, and comprises about one-third of the Richmond metropolitan area. Henrico boasts beautiful residential communities, and carefully planned office, retail and industrial developments. Extensive parks and recreation areas are available, and the area is rich in Civil War history.

 

Chesterfield County
Information Phone Number		(804) 748-1000	Schools Web Site		chesterfield.k12.va.us
County Web Site		www.co.chesterfield.va.us	Total Schools		59
Square Miles		446	Number of Students		58,000
Population		299,000
Chesterfield is conveniently located south of the City of Richmond and is bordered by the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights. This county, the largest of the counties in the Greater Richmond area, offers a pleasant mix of suburban communities, and is situated between the James and Appomatox Rivers.

 

 

City of Richmond
Information Phone Number		(804) 646-7000	Schools Web Site		www.richmond.k12.va.us
County Web Site		www.ci.richmond.va.us	Total Schools		51
Square Miles		63	Number of Students		25,000
Population		195,000 (city) 1,100,000 (metro)
The Capital for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond is a deeply historic region rich with southern tradition. This city has enjoyed a decade of expansive economic development. Richmond is located at the head of the James River, and is within 2 hours of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean, and Washington, DC.

 

Hanover County
Information Phone Number		(804) 365-6000	Schools Web Site		hcps2.hanover.k12.va.us
County Web Site		www.co.hanover.va.us	Total Schools		22
Square Miles		471	Number of Students		20,000
Population		86,000
Hanover County is situated between the Pamunkey and Chickohominy Rivers, 12 miles north of Richmond. Hanover has one incorporated town, Ashland, that is home to Randolph Macon College - the oldest Methodist College in the U.S.

 

Goochland County
Information Phone Number		(804) 556-5800	Schools Web Site		www.glnd.k12.va.us
County Web Site		www.co.goochland.va.us	Total Schools		6
Square Miles		295	Number of Students		2,300
Population		19,000
Located just west of Richmond, Goochland County encompasses an area of natural beauty and rich history. This county is best described as an area of controlled growth and affordability. It is conveniently located off Interstate 64, and is transversed by Route 288, a new regional highway.