Williamsburg Independent School District

1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Williamsburg Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 833 students in Williamsburg Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Williamsburg Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,541 Schools
# Students
833 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Williamsburg Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#89 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

37%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

44%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

20-24%
22%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
44.1%
28%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.48

Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2008–2023. View full 32-year historical data

% Hispanic
1%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data

% Black
1%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data

% White
95%
71%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,904 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,958 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$11,498 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Spending
$13 MM
$11,295 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Revenue / Student
$15,904
$17,532

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Spending / Student
$14,958
$17,223

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Best Williamsburg Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsburg City School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Gr: PK-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Williamsburg Independent School District?
Williamsburg Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 833 students.
What is the rank of Williamsburg Independent School District?
Williamsburg Independent School District is ranked #88 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg Independent School District?
95% of Williamsburg Independent School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamsburg Independent School District?
Williamsburg Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Williamsburg Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,958 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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