For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,413 students in York County, VA. The top-ranked public high schools in York County, VA are Tabb High School, York High School and Grafton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in York County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
York County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tabb High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 York County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tabb High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4431 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
York High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Gr: 9-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Grafton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in York County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in York County, VA include Tabb High School, York High School and Grafton High School. York County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in York County?
4 public high schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% 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 York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in York County include: Grafton High School vs. Tabb High School, Tabb High School vs. Grafton High School, York High School vs. Tabb High School
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