York County Schools & Education
York County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,463
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#23
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: York County
Measured School Summary
York County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,463 per pupil, York County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read York County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
19 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,463
$478 below the state average
School coverage
19
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
York County has 19 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What York County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
York County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 19 of 19 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#23
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
York County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
12,640 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
York County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 19 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in York County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in York County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large-Scale Suburban School System
York County manages a substantial educational network of 19 schools serving 12,640 students. The infrastructure includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools, all managed by a single school district. This robust system is designed to handle the needs of a growing and diverse suburban population.
Innovative Options in York County Schools
York County Public Schools oversees all 12,640 students and includes one charter school, which represents about 5% of its total school count. This adds a layer of educational choice not found in many neighboring counties. The district is large enough to offer diverse programs while maintaining high standards across its 19 campuses.
A Suburban Powerhouse with Large Campuses
The county is primarily suburban, with 15 suburban schools and four rural outposts, averaging 665 students per campus. Grafton High is the largest school with 1,212 students, reflecting the area's significant enrollment. Attending school here feels like being part of a large, well-resourced community with plenty of extracurricular opportunities.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in York County
Reported Enrollment
12,640
19 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in York County
19 Public Schools in York County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAFTON HIGH | Profile | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23692Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,212 |
| TABB HIGH | Profile | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23693Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,123 |
| YORK HIGH | Profile | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23692Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,050 |
| TABB MIDDLE | Record | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23693Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 903 |
| GRAFTON MIDDLE | Record | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23692Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 874 |
| BRUTON HIGH | Record | York County Public Schools | Williamsburg, 23188Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 711 |
| Magruder Elementary | Record | York County Public Schools | Williamsburg, 23185Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 663 |
| Tabb Elementary | Record | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23693Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 644 |
| YORKTOWN MIDDLE | Record | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23692Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 644 |
| Coventry Elementary | Record | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23693Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 623 |
| Yorktown Elementary | Record | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23692Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 613 |
| Grafton Bethel Elementary | Record | York County Public Schools | Grafton, 23692Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 599 |
| QUEENS LAKE MIDDLE | Record | York County Public Schools | Williamsburg, 23185Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 574 |
| Bethel Manor Elementary | Record | York County Public Schools | Langley A F B, 23665Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 562 |
| Mount Vernon Elementary | Record | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23693Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 561 |
| Seaford Elementary | Record | York County Public Schools | Seaford, 23696Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 472 |
| Dare Elementary | Record | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23692Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 380 |
| Waller Mill Elementary | Record | York County Public Schools | Williamsburg, 23185Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 364 |
| YORK RIVER ACADEMY | Record | York County Public Schools | Yorktown, 23692Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Charter | 68 |
GRAFTON HIGH
York County Public Schools
Yorktown, 23692 / Suburb: Large
TABB HIGH
York County Public Schools
Yorktown, 23693 / Suburb: Large
YORK HIGH
York County Public Schools
Yorktown, 23692 / Rural: Fringe
Magruder Elementary
York County Public Schools
Williamsburg, 23185 / Suburb: Small
Tabb Elementary
York County Public Schools
Yorktown, 23693 / Suburb: Large
Coventry Elementary
York County Public Schools
Yorktown, 23693 / Suburb: Large
Yorktown Elementary
York County Public Schools
Yorktown, 23692 / Suburb: Large
Grafton Bethel Elementary
York County Public Schools
Grafton, 23692 / Suburb: Large
QUEENS LAKE MIDDLE
York County Public Schools
Williamsburg, 23185 / Suburb: Small
Bethel Manor Elementary
York County Public Schools
Langley A F B, 23665 / Suburb: Large
Mount Vernon Elementary
York County Public Schools
Yorktown, 23693 / Suburb: Large
Seaford Elementary
York County Public Schools
Seaford, 23696 / Suburb: Large
Dare Elementary
York County Public Schools
Yorktown, 23692 / Suburb: Large
Waller Mill Elementary
York County Public Schools
Williamsburg, 23185 / Rural: Fringe
YORK RIVER ACADEMY
York County Public Schools
Yorktown, 23692 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,463
State avg $7,941
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Schools in York County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in York County, Virginia?
York County manages a substantial educational network of 19 schools serving 12,640 students. The infrastructure includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools, all managed by a single school district. This robust system is designed to handle the needs of a growing and diverse suburban population.
What are the major school districts in York County, Virginia?
York County Public Schools oversees all 12,640 students and includes one charter school, which represents about 5% of its total school count. This adds a layer of educational choice not found in many neighboring counties. The district is large enough to offer diverse programs while maintaining high standards across its 19 campuses.
What is the school experience like in York County?
The county is primarily suburban, with 15 suburban schools and four rural outposts, averaging 665 students per campus. Grafton High is the largest school with 1,212 students, reflecting the area's significant enrollment. Attending school here feels like being part of a large, well-resourced community with plenty of extracurricular opportunities.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.