For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,505 students in Williamsburg, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Williamsburg, VA are Jamestown High School, Warhill High School and Lafayette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsburg, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Williamsburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public high schools.
Williamsburg, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bruton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Williamsburg, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3751 John Tyler Hwy
Williamsburg, VA 23135
(757) 259-3600
Williamsburg, VA 23135
(757) 259-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,233 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Warhill High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4615 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4460 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-0373
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-0373
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Bruton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 East Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg
Special Education School
4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Gr: PK-12
Williamsburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
112 Laurel Ln
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Williamsburg, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Williamsburg, VA include Jamestown High School, Warhill High School and Lafayette High School.
How many public high schools are located in Williamsburg?
5 public high schools are located in Williamsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Williamsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Williamsburg include: Lafayette High School vs. Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School vs. Lafayette High School, Warhill High School vs. Lafayette High School
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