King William County School District

18548 King William Rd
King William, VA 23086-0185
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,428 students in King William County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Virginia.
Public Elementary Schools in King William County School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,493 Schools
# Students
2,106 Students
828,856 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
59,516 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

King William County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#70 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
63%
68%
(20-21)
67%
69%
(20-21)
58%
59%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.72
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
4%
19%
% Black
14%
22%
% White
75%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,889 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,510 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,889
$15,502
Spending / Student
$12,510
$15,257

Best King William County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acquinton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18550 King William Road
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 3-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Holmes Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18444 King William Road
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Cool Spring Primary
7301 Acquinton Church Rd.
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: PK-2 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Recent Articles

10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. Public Schools (2025)
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. Public Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,106 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Quick Links