Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, King William High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: KING WILLIAM HIGH's attendance zone covers the entire King William school district, encompassing approximately 279 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King William High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
King William High School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
685 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
King William High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King William High School is 0.44, 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
#1077 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
44%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King William High School's ranking?
King William High School is ranked #1077 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are King William High School often compared to?
King William High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Point Middle/high, Acquinton Elementary School, Hamilton Holmes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of King William High School?
The graduation rate of King William High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend King William High School?
685 students attend King William High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of King William High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King William High School?
King William High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does King William High School offer ?
King William High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is King William High School part of?
King William High School is part of King William County School District.
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