Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia Williamson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia Williamson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Virginia Williamson Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Relationships, Relevance, and Rigor
School Rankings
Virginia Williamson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Williamson Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#951 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)62%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
9%
25%
White
70%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Williamson Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Williamson Elementary School is ranked #951 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Virginia Williamson Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia Williamson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Supply Elementary School, Classical Charter Schools Of Southport by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Virginia Williamson Elementary School?
547 students attend Virginia Williamson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Virginia Williamson Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Williamson Elementary School?
Virginia Williamson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Virginia Williamson Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Williamson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Virginia Williamson Elementary School part of?
Virginia Williamson Elementary School is part of Brunswick County Schools School District.
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