Total enrollment
13,105
+775 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
York County
Virginia · Public K-12
York County's public-school footprint spans 19 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 13,105, the largest district being York County Public Schools. The level mix is 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in York County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
19
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How York County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 84.9% | #3 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13,105 | #22 of 118 | #669 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 19 | #25 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #107 of 118 | #1,880 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 34.6% | #97 of 107 | #2,285 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.6% | #29 of 115 | #301 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.
York County school rankings
Residents
71,005
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
19
1 districts
Enrollment
13,105
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$109,956
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
34.6%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
10
5,799 students
Middle
4
3,176 students
High
5
4,130 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
York County Public Schools
13,105 students · 1 district in York County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of York 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+
50.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.1% under 18
Test scores in York County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 19 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Bruton High· 97.0%
- York High· 97.0%
- Grafton High· 95.0%
- Tabb High· 95.0%
- Seaford Elementary· 93.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- York River Academy· 65.0%
- Yorktown Middle· 80.0%
- Yorktown Elementary· 82.0%
- Coventry Elementary· 83.0%
- Magruder Elementary· 84.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High | Yorktown | High | 09-12 | 1,235 | · |
| Tabb High | Yorktown | High | 09-12 | 1,153 | · |
| Tabb Middle | Yorktown | Middle | 06-08 | 968 | · |
| York High | Yorktown | High | 09-12 | 947 | · |
| Grafton Middle | Yorktown | Middle | 06-08 | 937 | · |
| Bruton High | Williamsburg | High | 09-12 | 723 | · |
| Yorktown Middle | Yorktown | Middle | 06-08 | 717 | · |
| Tabb Elementary | Yorktown | Elementary | KG-05 | 707 | · |
| Grafton Bethel Elementary | Grafton | Elementary | KG-05 | 653 | · |
| Bethel Manor Elementary | Langley A F B | Elementary | KG-05 | 631 | · |
| Coventry Elementary | Yorktown | Elementary | KG-05 | 630 | · |
| Magruder Elementary | Williamsburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 610 | · |
| Yorktown Elementary | Yorktown | Elementary | KG-05 | 599 | · |
| Mount Vernon Elementary | Yorktown | Elementary | PK-05 | 573 | · |
| Queens Lake Middle | Williamsburg | Middle | 06-08 | 554 | · |
| Seaford Elementary | Seaford | Elementary | KG-05 | 552 | · |
| Waller Mill Elementary | Williamsburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 445 | · |
| Dare Elementary | Yorktown | Elementary | KG-05 | 399 | · |
| York River Academy | Yorktown | High | 09-12 | 72 | · |
Cities in York County
About York County
Across the moderately sized Virginia county of York County of about 71,005 residents, the public-school footprint covers 19 schools and about 13,105 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $109,956, about 50% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 44% meaningfully above the Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, York County is built around 10 elementary schools (5,799 students), 4 middle schools (3,176), and 5 high schools (4,130).
The largest single district in York County is York County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 13,105 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in York County has expanded 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 12,330 students to 13,105.
In the discussion threads here, the community for York County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data