Serving 1,127 students in grades 9-12, William Byrd High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,127 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
William Byrd High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Byrd High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Byrd High School?
The graduation rate of William Byrd High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend William Byrd High School?
1,127 students attend William Byrd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of William Byrd High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Byrd High School?
William Byrd High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Byrd High School offer ?
William Byrd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Byrd High School part of?
William Byrd will give out to its students what they put in. I personally feel that Byrd is a great school to go to, and so long as you're willing to put in the effort to learn and stay out of trouble, the teachers there will help you. They have very a underrated music and cheerleading program, as they bring home most of the trophies. They have an exceptional administrative staff. I participated in their AFJROTC program, the music program, and their archery club, as well as Beta Club. It's a great school and a great community that you can't find really anywhere else. Plus Maroon and Orange look good on anyone and who doesn't love a good Bull Terrier?
- Posted by Student/Alumni - danie
512/3/2006
William Byrd High School is one if those schools that you can't really appreciate until after you've gone out into the world. It is a small town public school nestled beside the Blue Ridge Parkway that continues to offer high quality academic coursework for college-bound students, as well as vocational and special education programs. The activities I participated in as a student -- art club, cross country, the school yearbook -- helped form a basis for a variety of interests I pursued in college and in my professional life. The student/teacher ratio was (and remains) very good, and the academic and athletic facilities have always been spacious, clean, and well-maintained.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - doug
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,127 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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