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King William High
High School · King William County Public Schools · King William, VA
A King William County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
80 Cavalier Drive, King William, VA 23086
- Math 71% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at King William High score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 78% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (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 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where King William High 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average483/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,244
Median home value
$290,700
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
King William County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
King William High is listed in King William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King William High
King William High is a public high school in King William, VA, part of King William County Public Schools, serving approximately 678 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,274 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King William High
What grades does King William High serve?
King William High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend King William High?
King William High has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King William High?
The student-teacher ratio at King William High 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 King William High rank in VA?
King William High ranks #1,274 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is King William High's MySchoolScout rating?
King William High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 King William High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King William High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is King William High a charter school?
No, King William High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King William High a Title I school?
No, King William High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King William High?
37.6% of students at King William High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- King William County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (804) 769-3434
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23086)
- 3,560
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 23086; 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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