York County Public Schools

Yorktown, Virginia — 19 schools

12,640
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$14,125
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

York County Public Schools operates 19 public schools serving 12,640 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 elementary, 5 high, 4 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 13,105 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in York County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,125 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 37.8% local, 46.9% state, and 15.3% 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 $70,040 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #129 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (75 AP courses district-wide), a 368.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.8% White, 14.3% African American, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

York County Public Schools school enrollment varies 17× across entities

York County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 72 students (lowest) to 1,235 students (highest), a spread of 1,163 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

York County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 369:1 — 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

York County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 13.4% — 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?

15.3%
Federal
46.9%
State
37.8%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
129 / 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 York County 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

$70,040
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 19 schools in York County Public Schools.

White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 14.3%
Asian 5.4%
Multiracial 12.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 19
Schools with AP
75 AP courses total
368.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in York County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Grafton High
1,235
Tabb High
1,153
Tabb Middle
968
York High
947
Grafton Middle
937
Bruton High
723
Yorktown Middle
717
Tabb Elementary
707
Grafton Bethel Elementary
653
Bethel Manor Elementary
631
Coventry Elementary
630
Magruder Elementary
610
Yorktown Elementary
599
Mount Vernon Elementary
573
Queens Lake Middle
554
Seaford Elementary
552
Waller Mill Elementary
445
Dare Elementary
399
York River Academy
Charter
72

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in York County Public Schools?

York County Public Schools has 19 schools, including 5 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 12,640 students.

How much does York County Public Schools spend per student?

York County Public Schools spends $14,125 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #129 in Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in York County Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in York County Public Schools is $70,040 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near York County Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of York County Public Schools?

York County Public Schools students are 53.8% White, 14.3% African American, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% Asian, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for York County Public Schools?

York County Public Schools has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #129 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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