For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,505 students in Williamsburg, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Williamsburg, VA are Jamestown High School, Bruton High School and Warhill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsburg, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Williamsburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Williamsburg, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bruton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Williamsburg, VA (2025)
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
| 1,233 students
Rank: #22.
Bruton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 East Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 1,294 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg
Special Education School
4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Williamsburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Laurel Ln
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Williamsburg, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Williamsburg, VA include Jamestown High School, Bruton High School and Warhill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Williamsburg?
5 public high schools are located in Williamsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Williamsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Williamsburg include: Lafayette High School vs. Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School vs. Lafayette High School, Warhill High School vs. Jamestown High School
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