For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,946 students in King William County, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in King William County, VA are West Point Elementary School, West Point Middle/high and Acquinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King William County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in King William County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in King William County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 Thompson Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-2030
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
West Point Middle/high
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Mattaponi Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Acquinton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18550 King William Road
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 3-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
King William High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Cavalier Drive
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Holmes Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18444 King William Road
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
7301 Acquinton Church Rd.
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: PK-2 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Peninsula Academic Center
Alternative School
80 Cavalier Dr
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in King William County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in King William County, VA include West Point Elementary School, West Point Middle/high and Acquinton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in King William County?
7 public schools are located in King William County.
What is the racial composition of students in King William County?
King William County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in King William County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in King William County include: Acquinton Elementary School vs. Hamilton Holmes Middle School, West Point Middle/high vs. King William High School, Hamilton Holmes Middle School vs. Acquinton Elementary School
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