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James City County

Virginia · Public K-12

15 public schools serving approximately 9,743 students, in a county of 81,013 residents.

Schools
15
3 districts
Enrollment
9,743
NCES CCD
Median income
$109,985
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.4%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
8
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
9,743 students · 3 districts in James City County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of James City County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
73%
Hispanic
7%
Black
12%
Asian
3%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
55%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
18%
Asian
3%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
51.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.5% under 18

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WARHILL HIGHWilliamsburgHigh09-121,322·
JAMESTOWN HIGHWilliamsburgHigh09-121,229·
LAFAYETTE HIGHWilliamsburgHigh09-121,208·
Stonehouse ElementaryWilliamsburgElementaryKG-05802·
LOIS HORNSBY MIDDLEWilliamsburgMiddle06-08790·
TOANO MIDDLEToanoMiddle06-08678·
Matoaka ElementaryWilliamsburgElementaryKG-05642·
Norge ElementaryWilliamsburgElementaryPK-05631·
D.J. Montague ElementaryWilliamsburgElementaryPK-05514·
Laurel Lane ElementaryWilliamsburgElementaryPK-05511·
Clara Byrd Baker ElementaryWilliamsburgElementaryPK-05507·
J. Blaine Blayton ElementaryWilliamsburgElementaryPK-05478·
James River ElementaryWilliamsburgElementaryKG-05431·
EASTERN ST. HOSP. ED. PRGWilliamsburgOtherPK-12··
MIDDLE PENINSULA JUVENILE DETENTION HOMEWilliamsburgNot applicableN -N ··

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in James City County?
James City County, Virginia has 15 public K-12 schools serving approximately 9,743 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in James City County?
The county's public school system includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in James City County?
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is the largest school district in James City County, serving approximately 9,743 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in James City County?
James City County has roughly 81,013 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in James City County?
Median household income in James City County is $109,985, above the Virginia average of $76,527. About 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of James City County?
Approximately 51.0% of adults 25 and older in James City County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in James City County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 40.4% of students in James City County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in James City County schools?
Across James City County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of James City County?
James City County residents are approximately 73% White, 7% Hispanic, 12% Black, 3% Asian, 10% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in James City County is owner-occupied?
James City County has about 34,726 housing units, of which roughly 76.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data