Serving 1,235 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Grafton High serves the southeast part of Yorktown, VA, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 5.5 miles away.
- 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 1,235 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,235 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
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 0.67, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)93%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Silver
School Mascot
Clippers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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 88.8%.
How many students attend Grafton High School?
1,235 students attend Grafton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Grafton High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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 10/10/2025
Excellent athletic program, band and teachers.
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