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Cosby High School

14300 Fox Club Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,385 students in grades 9-12, Cosby High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 30%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cosby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cosby High School's student population of 2,385 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cosby High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cosby High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#194 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
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(20-21)
70%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cosby High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
92%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cosby High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
83%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
15%
22%
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White
67%
45%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Cosby High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cosby High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cosby High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cosby High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cosby High School's ranking?
Cosby High School is ranked #194 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cosby High School often compared to?
Cosby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midlothian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cosby High School?
The graduation rate of Cosby High School is 98%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cosby High School?
2,385 students attend Cosby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cosby High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cosby High School?
Cosby High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cosby High School offer ?
Cosby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cosby High School part of?
Cosby High School is part of Chesterfield County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 30%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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