For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,505 students in James City County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in James City County, 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.
James City County, 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 James City County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public high schools.
James City County, 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in James City County (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 | 1,243 students 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 | 1,277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 1,247 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in James City County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in James City County, VA include Jamestown High School, Warhill High School and Lafayette High School.
How many public high schools are located in James City County?
4 public high schools are located in James City County.
What is the racial composition of students in James City County?
James City County 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in James City County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in James City County include: Lafayette High School vs. Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School vs. Lafayette High School, Warhill High School vs. Jamestown High School
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