Chesterfield County Public Schools is the public school system of Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. As of 2020, there are about 64,000 students enrolled in 67 schools. There are 40 elementary schools (grades K-5), 12 middle schools (grades 6-8), and 11 high schools (grades 9-12). Additionally, high school students can enroll in 13 specialty centers, two technical centers, and two Governor's Schools.
Leadership
Superintendent
The Superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools is Mervin B. Daugherty. Prior to his appointment, he was the superintendent of Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware.
School Board
There are five members of the Chesterfield County School Board, one for each of the five magisterial districts:
Ann C. Coker, Chair (Bermuda) Kathryn S. Haines, Vice Chair (Midlothian) Dorothy L. Heffron (Clover Hill) Debbie G. Bailey (Dale) Ryan M. Harter (Matoaca)
Elementary
Middle
High schools
Students can apply to the hosted specialty centers across the country regardless of their zoned high schools.
Governor's schools
Chesterfield County students may apply to the following governor's schools: Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies
Secondary Advanced Course Offerings
CCPS offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Dual Enrollment (DE) courses from Brightpoint Community College, and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses at Midlothian and Meadowbrook High School.