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Williamsburg-James City County School District (2026) - Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg-James City County School District

117 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Williamsburg-James City County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,371 students in Williamsburg-James City County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Williamsburg-James City County School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
11,371 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
801 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Williamsburg-James City County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#31 out of 132 school districts
(Top 30%)
76%
68%
(20-21)
73%
69%
(20-21)
65%
59%
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
17%
20%
% Black
18%
21%
% White
52%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,419 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,771
$15,513
Spending / Student
$13,419
$15,268

Best Williamsburg-James City County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3751 John Tyler Hwy
Williamsburg, VA 23135
(757) 259-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Warhill High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4615 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4460 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-0373
Gr: 9-12 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Stonehouse Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3651 Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 566-4300
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Lois Hornsby Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Matoaka Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4001 Brick Bat Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-4001
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
D.j. Montague Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5380 Centerville Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-3022
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Berkeley Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Toano Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7817 Richmond Road
Toano, VA 23168
(757) 566-4251
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Laurel Lane Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Laurel Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-7597
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Matthew Whaley Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Scotland St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1931
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Norge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7311 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-3372
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
James Blair Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
James River Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8901 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-1768
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Williamsburg-James City County School District?
Williamsburg-James City County School District manages 16 public schools serving 11,371 students.
What is the rank of Williamsburg-James City County School District?
Williamsburg-James City County School District is ranked #31 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg-James City County School District?
52% of Williamsburg-James City County School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamsburg-James City County School District?
Williamsburg-James City County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Williamsburg-James City County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,419 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,371 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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