For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,453 students in York County, VA. The top ranked public high schools in York County, VA are Tabb High School, Grafton High School and York High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in York County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public high schools.
York County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grafton High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in York County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tabb High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4431 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #22.
Grafton High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
403 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #33.
York High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Grades: 9-12
| 1,050 students
Rank: #44.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
York County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Three Rivers Pilot Projectyork Co (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
C/o York Co Public Schls
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in York County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in York County, VA include Tabb High School, Grafton High School and York High School. York County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in York County?
4 public high schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in York County include: Grafton High School vs. Tabb High School, Tabb High School vs. Grafton High School, York High School vs. Tabb High School
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