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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,106 students in King William County School District. 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 School District 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
2,143 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 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 Schools (2025)

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.
King William High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Cavalier Drive
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:
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to King William County School District?
King William County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,106 students.
What is the rank of King William County School District?
King William County School District 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 School District?
75% of King William County School District 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 School District?
King William County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is King William County School District'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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • 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

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