Serving 874 students in grades 6-8, Grafton Middle 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 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grafton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grafton Middle School's student population of 874 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grafton Middle 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 Grafton Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grafton Middle School's ranking?
Grafton Middle School is ranked #135 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grafton Middle School often compared to?
Grafton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tabb Middle School, Yorktown Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Grafton Middle School?
874 students attend Grafton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Grafton Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What grades does Grafton Middle School offer ?
Grafton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grafton Middle School part of?
Grafton Middle School is part of York County School District.
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