Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Williamsburg City School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Williamsburg City School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Williamsburg, KY, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williamsburg City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Williamsburg City School's student population of 833 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
833 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Motto
The Little School with Big Success!
School Rankings
Williamsburg City School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsburg City School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williamsburg City School's ranking?
Williamsburg City School is ranked #632 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Williamsburg City School often compared to?
Williamsburg City Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitley County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamsburg City School?
The graduation rate of Williamsburg City School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Williamsburg City School?
833 students attend Williamsburg City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Williamsburg City School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williamsburg City School?
Williamsburg City School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Williamsburg City School offer ?
Williamsburg City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Williamsburg City School part of?
Williamsburg City School is part of Williamsburg Independent School District.
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