Best Schools in York County, VA
York County, VA has a total of 28 schools including 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 17,819 students attend York County, VA schools. On average, schools in York County score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.
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
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1123 Students
2. Grafton High
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1212 Students
3. York High
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
4. York River Academy
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York County Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
5. Bruton High
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
6. Woodside High
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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
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
2. Grafton Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students
3. Yorktown Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
4. Queens Lake Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
5. Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
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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
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
2. Poquoson Elementary
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Poquoson City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students
3. Coventry Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
4. Tabb Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 644 Students
5. Dare Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
6. Bethel Manor Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
7. Waller Mill Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
8. Seaford Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
9. Grafton Bethel Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students
10. Magruder Elementary
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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
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 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
16.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit York County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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