Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools School District
School District · Williamsburg, Virginia
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,402
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,402
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#69 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,756
$313 vs Virginia median
District size
11,402 students
Much larger than Virginia median
The short answer
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools ranks #69 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Warhill High (7.2/10), Jamestown High (7.1/10), and Stonehouse Elementary (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warhill High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Jamestown High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Stonehouse Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | J. Blaine Blayton Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Berkeley Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Laurel Lane Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Norge Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | D.j. Montague Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Lafayette High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Matoaka Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is a Williamsburg, Virginia school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 11,402 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $14,756 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Warhill High, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 78.3% and ELA proficiency of 80.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
16 schoolsElementary Schools9
High Schools3
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Williamsburg
- Total Enrollment
- 11,402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 821
- District spending per student
- $14,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools's district-level spending was $14,756 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Warhill High is the highest-rated school in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Across schools in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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