For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,946 students in King William County, VA.
The top ranked public schools in King William County, VA are West Point Elementary School, West Point Middle/high and Acquinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King William County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in King William County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in King William County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 Thompson Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-2030
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-2030
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
West Point Middle/high
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Mattaponi Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
Grades: 6-12
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Acquinton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | 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: #44.
King William High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 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: #55.
Hamilton Holmes Middle School
(Math: 57% | 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
King William County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1040 Thompson Avenue
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-9810
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-9810
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in King William County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in King William County, VA include West Point Elementary School, West Point Middle/high and Acquinton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in King William County?
7 public schools are located in King William County.
What is the racial composition of students in King William County?
King William County public schools minority enrollment is 26% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in King William County include: West Point Middle/high vs. King William High School, Acquinton Elementary School vs. Hamilton Holmes Middle School, Hamilton Holmes Middle School vs. Acquinton Elementary School
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