Top Rankings
Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,079 students in Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,131 Schools
# Students
11,079 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
745 Teachers
86,899 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
32 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
298 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,659 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
18%
# Black Students
1,967 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
18%
22%
# White Students
6,121 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
55%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
987 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
762
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
723
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
803
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
771
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
784
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
878
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
836
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
851
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
897
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,014
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
929
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
833
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
928
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,134 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,773 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,134
$15,672
Spending / Student
$13,773
$15,424
Best Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3751 John Tyler Hwy
Williamsburg, VA 23135
(757) 259-3600
Williamsburg, VA 23135
(757) 259-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,236 students
Rank: #22.
Matoaka Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Brick Bat Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-4001
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-4001
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Stonehouse Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3651 Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 566-4300
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 566-4300
Grades: K-5
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
Warhill High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4615 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #55.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4460 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-0373
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-0373
Grades: 9-12
| 1,135 students
Rank: #66.
J Blaine Blayton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9300
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Lois Hornsby Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Rank: #88.
D.j. Montague Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5380 Centerville Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-3022
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-3022
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #99.
Berkeley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #1010.
Toano Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7817 Richmond Road
Toano, VA 23168
(757) 566-4251
Toano, VA 23168
(757) 566-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1111.
Matthew Whaley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Scotland St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1931
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1931
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Laurel Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Laurel Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-7597
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-7597
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1414.
Norge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7311 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-3372
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-3372
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #1515.
James Blair Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #1616.
James River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8901 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-1768
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-1768
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District?
Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District manages 16 public schools serving 11,079 students.
What is the rank of Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District?
Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District is ranked #33 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District?
55% of Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District?
Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,773 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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