York County School District

302 Dare Rd
Yorktown, VA 23692-2795
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

York County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,640 students in York County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in York County School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in York County School District are Dare Elementary School, Mount Vernon Elementary School and Tabb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. York County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
12,640 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
n/a
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

District Rank

York County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#4 out of 135 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of York County   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
77%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of York County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
87%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of York County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75%
59%
96%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of York County   School District and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
26 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
756 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,596 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
1,656 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
13%
22%
# White Students
7,120 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
56%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,446 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
709
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
887
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
924
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,023
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
947
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
991
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,044
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
963
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
988
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,099
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,033
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
991
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,041
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,053 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,216 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart displays total revenue of York County   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$167 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart displays total spending of York County   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,053
$15,473
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in York County   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,216
$15,228
This chart displays average spending per public school student in York County   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best York County School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dare Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Dare Rd
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 Mt Vernon Dr
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0480
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Tabb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3711 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0372
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Waller Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
314 Waller Mill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Coventry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Owen Davis Blvd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0403
Grades: K-5
| 623 students
Rank: #66.
Tabb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Yorktown Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #77.
Grafton Bethel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
410 Lakeside Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0350
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Bethel Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1797 First St
Hampton, VA 23665
(757) 867-7439
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #99.
Tabb High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4431 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #1010.
Grafton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
403 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #1111.
Grafton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0525
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #1212.
Seaford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1105 Seaford Rd
Seaford, VA 23696
(757) 898-0352
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1313.
York High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Grades: 9-12
| 1,050 students
Rank: #1414.
Bruton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
185 East Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #1515.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #1616.
Yorktown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11201 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0360
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1717.
Magruder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Penniman Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4067
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #1818.
Yorktown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
131 Siege Ln
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0358
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #1919.
York River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to York County School District?
York County School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,640 students.
What is the rank of York County School District?
York County School District is ranked #4 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in York County School District?
56% of York County School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is York County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,216 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,640 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in VA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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