Grafton High School is a public high school located in Grafton, an unincorporated section of York County, Virginia. It is part of the York County School Division.
Serving 1,229 students in grades 9-12, Grafton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grafton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grafton High School's student population of 1,229 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 329 teachers has grown by 278% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
329 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
Grafton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grafton High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)93%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
12%
22%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Clippers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grafton High School's ranking?
Grafton High School is ranked #835 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grafton High School often compared to?
Grafton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tabb High School, York High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grafton High School?
The graduation rate of Grafton High School is 97%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Grafton High School?
1,229 students attend Grafton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Grafton High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grafton High School offer ?
Grafton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grafton High School part of?
Grafton High School is part of York County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2014
Excellent athletic program, band and teachers.
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