Williamsburg City School

1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 835 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Williamsburg City School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 835 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Williamsburg City School's student population of 835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Williamsburg City School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsburg City School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#684 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Williamsburg City School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williamsburg City School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williamsburg City School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Williamsburg City School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williamsburg City School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williamsburg City School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
96%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Williamsburg City School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Williamsburg City School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williamsburg City School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Williamsburg City School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williamsburg City School's ranking?
Williamsburg City School is ranked #684 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Williamsburg City School often compared to?
Williamsburg City Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitley County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamsburg City School?
The graduation rate of Williamsburg City School is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Williamsburg City School?
835 students attend Williamsburg City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Williamsburg City School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamsburg City School?
Williamsburg City School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Williamsburg City School offer ?
Williamsburg City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williamsburg City School part of?
Williamsburg City School is part of Williamsburg Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 835 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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