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Winchester city

Virginia · Public K-12

Winchester city reports 8 public K-12 schools and roughly 5,235 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Winchester city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,235
-98 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
36%
was 44%
% Hispanic
44%
was 35%
% Black
9%
was 10%
% Asian
4%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
5,235
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,974
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
81.8%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
4
1,784 students
Middle
3
2,090 students
High
1
1,361 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Winchester City Public Schools
4,362 students · 2 districts in Winchester city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Winchester 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
White
62%
Hispanic
21%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
15%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
36%
Hispanic
44%
Black
9%
Asian
4%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.4%
civilian labor
Median age
37
22.5% under 18

Test scores in Winchester city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

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All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
John Handley HighWinchesterHigh09-121,361·
James Wood MiddleWinchesterMiddle06-08873·
Daniel Morgan MiddleWinchesterMiddle07-08642·
John Kerr ElementaryWinchesterElementaryPK-04583·
Daniel Morgan IntermediateWinchesterMiddle05-06575·
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart ElementaryWinchesterElementaryPK-04415·
Garland R. Quarles ElementaryWinchesterElementaryPK-04410·
Frederick Douglass ElementaryWinchesterElementaryPK-04376·

Cities in Winchester city

Winchester8 schools

About Winchester city

Winchester city is a small county of about 27,913 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 5,235 students across 8 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $63,974, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 16% noticeably below the Virginia median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Winchester city is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,784 students), 3 middle schools (2,090), and 1 high school (1,361).

The largest single district in Winchester city is Winchester City Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 4,362 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Winchester city has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,333 students to 5,235. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 35% to 44%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Winchester 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

How many public schools are in Winchester city?
Winchester city, Virginia has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,235 students.
How many high schools are in Winchester city?
Winchester city, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,361 students.
How many middle schools are in Winchester city?
Winchester city, Virginia has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,090 students.
How many elementary schools are in Winchester city?
Winchester city, Virginia has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,784 students.
What is the largest school district in Winchester city?
Winchester City Public Schools is the largest school district in Winchester city, serving approximately 4,362 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Winchester city?
Winchester city has roughly 27,913 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Winchester city?
Median household income in Winchester city is $63,974, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 13.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Winchester city?
Approximately 31.3% of adults 25 and older in Winchester city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Winchester city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 81.8% of students in Winchester city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winchester city schools?
Across Winchester city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.6 to 1.

Winchester city school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data