For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,470 students in James City County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in James City County, 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.
James City County, 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 James City County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
James City County, 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 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in James City County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamestown High School
Magnet 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
| 1,229 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
| 711 students
Rank: #33.
Warhill High School
Magnet 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
| 1,322 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette High School
Magnet 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
| 1,208 students
James City County 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in James City County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in James City County, VA include Jamestown High School, Bruton High School and Warhill High School.
How many public high schools are located in James City County?
4 public high schools are located in James City County.
What is the racial composition of students in James City County?
James City County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in James City County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in James City County 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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