For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,106 students in King William, VA.
The top ranked public schools in King William, VA are King William High School, Acquinton Elementary School and Hamilton Holmes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King William, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in King William have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in King William, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King William High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Cavalier Drive
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Acquinton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18550 King William Road
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Grades: 3-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Holmes Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18444 King William Road
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
7301 Acquinton Church Rd.
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Grades: PK-2
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Peninsula Academic Center
Alternative School
80 Cavalier Dr
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in King William, VA?
The top ranked public schools in King William, VA include King William High School, Acquinton Elementary School and Hamilton Holmes Middle School.
How many public schools are located in King William?
5 public schools are located in King William.
What is the racial composition of students in King William?
King William public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in King William are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in King William include: Acquinton Elementary School vs. Hamilton Holmes Middle School, Hamilton Holmes Middle School vs. Acquinton Elementary School, Acquinton Elementary School vs. King William High School
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