For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,954 students in Williamsburg, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Williamsburg, KY are Whitley County High School, Williamsburg City School and Colonel Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsburg, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Williamsburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Williamsburg, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Whitley County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Williamsburg, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitley County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Grades: 9-12
| 980 students
Rank: #22.
Williamsburg City School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Grades: PK-12
| 835 students
Rank: #33.
Colonel Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Boulevard Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Williamsburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Williamsburg Center Of Progressive Ed (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Main St
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Williamsburg, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Williamsburg, KY include Whitley County High School, Williamsburg City School and Colonel Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Williamsburg?
4 public high schools are located in Williamsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Williamsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Williamsburg include: Williamsburg City School vs. Whitley County High School, Whitley County High School vs. Williamsburg City School
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