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Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
16
Schools
11,375
Students
$14,988
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
42.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
89.3%
Graduation Rate
+2.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 11,375 students across 16 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,988 is near the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clara Byrd Baker ElementaryPK–05507
D.J. Montague ElementaryPK–05514
J. Blaine Blayton ElementaryPK–05478
James River ElementaryKG–05431
Laurel Lane ElementaryPK–05511
Matoaka ElementaryKG–05642
Matthew Whaley ElementaryKG–05435
Norge ElementaryPK–05631
Stonehouse ElementaryKG–05802
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BERKELEY MIDDLE06–08652
JAMES BLAIR MIDDLE06–08545
LOIS HORNSBY MIDDLE06–08790
TOANO MIDDLE06–08678
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JAMESTOWN HIGH09–121,229
LAFAYETTE HIGH09–121,208
WARHILL HIGH09–121,322
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,988Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
85%
State
3.7%
Local (property tax)
84.7%
Federal
11.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (85%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
11,375
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.3%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools has 16 public schools, serving a total of 11,375 students.
What is the graduation rate for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools spend per student?
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools spends $14,988 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
43% of students in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
No, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools serve?
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.