Best Schools in King William County, VA
King William County, VA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,145 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in King William County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in King William County, VA
The top high schools in King William County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanover High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
2. Mechanicsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students
3. West Point Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Point Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 440 Students
4. King William High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 696 Students
5. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
Best Middle Schools in King William County, VA
The top middle schools in King William County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Knoll Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
2. Bell Creek Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
3. Hamilton Holmes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
Best Elementary Schools in King William County, VA
The top elementary schools in King William County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Battlefield Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
2. Rural Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
3. West Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Point Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
4. Acquinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 432 Students
5. Lawson-marriott Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 311 Students
6. Cool Spring Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 506 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in King William County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
King William County, VA has a total population of 17,810 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in King William County, VA
K-12 Students
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 King William County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in King William County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for King William County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit King William County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in King William County, VA
How many schools are in King William County, VA?
King William County, VA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,145 students in total.
How do schools in King William County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in King William County score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in King William County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in King William County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in King William County
2 places in King William County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- King William (4)
- West Point (2)
School districts (1)
- King William County Public Schools (4 schools)