For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,106 students in King William County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in King William County Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
2,106 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
King William County Public Schools, 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.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
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 Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acquinton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18550 King William Road
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 3-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
King William High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Cavalier Drive
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Holmes Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18444 King William Road
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
7301 Acquinton Church Rd.
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: PK-2 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to King William County Public Schools?
King William County Public Schools manages 4 public schools serving 2,106 students.
What is the rank of King William County Public Schools?
King William County Public Schools is ranked #72 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in King William County Public Schools?
75% of King William County Public Schools students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of King William County Public Schools?
King William County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is King William County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
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.
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