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#632 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 49% in state
Williamsburg City School
School · Williamsburg Independent · Williamsburg, KY
A Williamsburg Independent school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1000 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Williamsburg City School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williamsburg City School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average664/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,772
Median home value
$94,100
Median rent
$729/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
29.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40769; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Williamsburg Independent
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williamsburg City School is listed in Williamsburg Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamsburg City School
Williamsburg City School is a public school in Williamsburg, KY, part of Williamsburg Independent, serving approximately 842 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williamsburg City School
What grades does Williamsburg City School serve?
Williamsburg City School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Williamsburg City School?
Williamsburg City School has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg City School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williamsburg City School rank in KY?
Williamsburg City School ranks #632 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Williamsburg City School's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamsburg City School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Williamsburg City School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamsburg City School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Williamsburg City School a charter school?
No, Williamsburg City School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williamsburg City School a Title I school?
No, Williamsburg City School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamsburg City School?
76.8% of students at Williamsburg City School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Whitley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (606) 549-6044
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40769)
- 17,931
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40769; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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