Best Schools in James City County, VA
James City County, VA has a total of 36 schools including 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 22,823 students attend James City County, VA schools. On average, schools in James City County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in James City County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in James City County, VA
James City County, VA has 10 high schools with 9,480 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in James City County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in James City County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jamestown High
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
2. New Kent High
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New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
3. Warhill High
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
4. Lafayette High
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1208 Students
5. Bruton High
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
6. West Point Middle/high
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West Point Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 440 Students
7. Woodside High
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
8. Denbigh High
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students
Best Middle Schools in James City County, VA
James City County, VA has 8 middle schools with 5,563 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in James City County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in James City County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Yorktown Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
2. Queens Lake Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
3. Lois Hornsby Middle
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 790 Students
4. Toano Middle
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
5. Berkeley Middle
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
6. Peasley Middle
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Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
7. James Blair Middle
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
8. Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1060 Students
Best Elementary Schools in James City County, VA
James City County, VA has 16 elementary schools with 7,780 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in James City County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in James City County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Waller Mill Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
2. Stonehouse Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 802 Students
3. Matoaka Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 642 Students
4. J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
5. Magruder Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 663 Students
6. D.j. Montague Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
7. Bethel Elementary
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Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
8. Matthew Whaley Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
9. Laurel Lane Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
10. Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in James City County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
James City County, VA has a total population of 78,254 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in James City County, VA
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High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood James City County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in James City County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for James City County, VA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit James City County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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