Best Schools in Williamsburg City, VA
Williamsburg City, VA has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,355 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Williamsburg City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Williamsburg City, VA
The top high schools in Williamsburg City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bruton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
2. Warhill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
3. Lafayette High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1208 Students
Best Middle Schools in Williamsburg City, VA
The top middle schools in Williamsburg City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Queens Lake Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. Lois Hornsby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 790 Students
3. Berkeley Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
4. James Blair Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Williamsburg City, VA
The top elementary schools in Williamsburg City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magruder Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 663 Students
2. Laurel Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
3. Norge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
4. Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
5. Matthew Whaley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
6. Walsingham Academy Lower School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walsingham Academy Lower School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Williamsburg City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Williamsburg City, VA has a total population of 15,425 with 50% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Williamsburg City, 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 Williamsburg City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Williamsburg City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Williamsburg City, 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 Williamsburg City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Williamsburg City, VA
How many schools are in Williamsburg City, VA?
Williamsburg City, VA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,355 students in total.
How do schools in Williamsburg City perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Williamsburg City score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Williamsburg City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Williamsburg City?
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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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations