Best High Schools in York County, VA

York County, VA has 8 high schools with 6,275 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 York County score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Tabb High

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1123 Students

2. Grafton High

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1212 Students

3. York High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students

4. York River Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students

5. Bruton High

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students

6. Woodside High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students

Best Middle Schools in York County, VA

York County, VA has 5 middle schools with 4,055 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 York County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Tabb Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students

2. Grafton Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students

3. Yorktown Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students

4. Queens Lake Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

5. Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1060 Students

Best Elementary Schools in York County, VA

York County, VA has 15 elementary schools with 7,489 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 York County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mount Vernon Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students

2. Poquoson Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poquoson City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students

3. Coventry Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students

4. Tabb Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 644 Students

5. Dare Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students

6. Bethel Manor Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students

7. Waller Mill Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students

8. Seaford Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students

9. Grafton Bethel Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students

10. Magruder Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 663 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in York County, VA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

York County, VA has a total population of 70,045 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in York County, VA

17,819

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood York County, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

16.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in York County, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for York County, VA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,408 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit York County, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near York County, VA

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Newport News City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Poquoson City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hampton City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Williamsburg City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gloucester County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
James City County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Isle of Wight County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mathews County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Surry County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Norfolk City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations