Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

Williamsburg, Virginia — 16 schools

11,375
Total Enrollment
16
Schools
$14,988
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools operates 16 public schools serving 11,375 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other, 4 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,371 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Williamsburg city County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,988 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 84.7% local, 3.7% state, and 11.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,345 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #113 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 16 schools offering Advanced Placement (78 AP courses district-wide), a 427.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.0% White, 18.4% African American, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools school enrollment varies 2.8× across entities

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 449 students (lowest) to 1,277 students (highest), a spread of 828 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 428:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 13.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.5%
Federal
3.7%
State
84.7%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
113 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Williamsburg city county, where this district is located.

$1,492
Studio/mo
$1,512
1 BR/mo
$1,713
2 BR/mo
$2,376
3 BR/mo
$2,797
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,345
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 16 schools in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.

White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 18.4%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 9.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 16
Schools with AP
78 AP courses total
427.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Warhill High
1,277
Lafayette High
1,247
Jamestown High
1,243
Stonehouse Elementary
838
Lois Hornsby Middle
805
Toano Middle
704
Berkeley Middle
666
Matoaka Elementary
595
Norge Elementary
578
Laurel Lane Elementary
526
D.J. Montague Elementary
515
James Blair Middle
505
Matthew Whaley Elementary
485
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
481
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
457
James River Elementary
449

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools has 16 schools, including 3 high, 4 elementary, 4 middle, 5 other. Total enrollment is 11,375 students.

How much does Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools spend per student?

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools spends $14,988 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #113 in Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is $84,345 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Williamsburg city County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools students are 51.0% White, 18.4% African American, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Asian, averaged across 16 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #113 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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