Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools


Summary:

The Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 36 out of 130 in Virginia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Jamestown High School is the highest-ranked high school in the district, coming in at 73 out of 329 Virginia high schools, and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The middle schools of Lois Hornsby and Toano also stand out, ranking in the top 117 out of 417 Virginia middle schools, with exceptional performance on Algebra I and Geometry SOL tests. At the elementary level, Stonehouse Elementary is the highest-ranked in the district, coming in at 250 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools.

While the district as a whole performs well, there are significant disparities in academic achievement between the schools. The percentage of students proficient in SOL Math for 3rd grade ranges from 56.47% at James River Elementary to 85.42% at Stonehouse Elementary. Additionally, the schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a link between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Overall, the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district appears to be a strong performing district, with several standout schools, but also significant disparities that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.

District Detail

 117 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

 (757) 603-6400

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 130 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 11,402

Primary Schools: 9
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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