Total enrollment
1,656
+94 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Williamsburg city
Virginia · Public K-12
Across Williamsburg city, 3 public K-12 schools educate around 1,656 students, roughly 1 in 10 residents. The level mix runs 1 elementary and 2 middle.
4-year change in Williamsburg city
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Williamsburg city ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 73.2% | #43 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,656 | #101 of 118 | #2,395 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #118 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #85 of 118 | #1,439 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 64.7% | #73 of 107 | #919 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.9% | #19 of 115 | #143 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
15,798
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,656
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,604
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.7%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
1
485 students
Middle
2
1,171 students
High
0
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
1,656 students · 1 district in Williamsburg city
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Williamsburg city 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+
45.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
24
10.5% under 18
Test scores in Williamsburg city
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Berkeley Middle· 81.0%
- James Blair Middle· 72.0%
- Matthew Whaley Elementary· 61.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Middle | Williamsburg | Middle | 06-08 | 666 | · |
| James Blair Middle | Williamsburg | Middle | 06-08 | 505 | · |
| Matthew Whaley Elementary | Williamsburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 485 | · |
Cities in Williamsburg city
About Williamsburg city
Williamsburg city is a low-population Virginia county of about 15,798 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 1,656 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,604 a year, 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Williamsburg city covers 1 elementary school (485 students), and 2 middle schools (1,171).
The largest single district in Williamsburg city is Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,656 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,656 students, rose 6% from the 1,562 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Williamsburg city discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data