Total enrollment
2,957
+147 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
King William County
Virginia · Public K-12
King William County operates 7 public K-12 schools inside Virginia, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,957 (about 422 students per school). By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in King William County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How King William County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 73.0% | #45 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,957 | #80 of 118 | #1,858 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #73 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #82 of 118 | #1,415 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 45.0% | #90 of 107 | #1,872 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.0% | #83 of 115 | #1,292 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
18,593
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
2,957
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$86,056
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.0%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
4
1,393 students
Middle
1
445 students
High
2
1,119 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
King William County Public Schools
2,114 students · 3 districts in King William County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of King William 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
23.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.7% under 18
Test scores in King William County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- West Point Elementary· 87.0%
- King William High· 85.0%
- West Point Middle/High· 80.0%
- Hamilton Holmes Middle· 69.0%
- Acquinton Elementary· 66.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King William High | King William | High | 09-12 | 685 | · |
| Cool Spring Primary | King William | Elementary | PK-02 | 512 | · |
| Acquinton Elementary | King William | Elementary | 03-05 | 472 | · |
| Hamilton Holmes Middle | King William | Middle | 06-08 | 445 | · |
| West Point Middle/High | West Point | High | 06-12 | 434 | · |
| West Point Elementary | West Point | Elementary | PK-05 | 409 | · |
| Middle Peninsula Academic Center | King William | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in King William County
About King William County
Across the compact Virginia county of King William County of about 18,593 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 2,957 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $86,056, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 12% noticeably above the Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, King William County comprises 4 elementary schools (1,393 students), 1 middle school (445), and 2 high schools (1,119).
King William County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,114 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,957 students, increased 5% from the 2,810 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for King William County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data