Clover Hill High School

The reputation of the county’s public schools often inspires families to make their home in Chesterfield County. But don’t just take our word for it: SchoolMatch, an independent research and data service, consistently rates Chesterfield County Public Schools as having precisely the balance parents seek. Chesterfield residents say they are happy with their choice: In a 2010 survey, nearly 86 percent of residents rated Chesterfield schools as excellent or good. Is it any wonder that — for the fourth time — Chesterfield County was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance?