Top Rankings
Winchester City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,236 students in Winchester City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Winchester City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
4,236 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winchester City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
59%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
44%
19%
% Black
10%
22%
% White
35%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,844 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,448 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,844
$15,502
Spending / Student
$18,448
$15,257
Best Winchester City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Handley High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Handley Blvd
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #22.
Daniel Morgan Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 S Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Grades: 7-8
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
John Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
427 Meadow Branch Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Grades: PK-4
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Virginia Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Grades: PK-4
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cedarmeade Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S Loudoun St
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Rank: #77.
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
48 S. Purcell St.
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Grades: 5-6
| 600 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winchester City School District?
Winchester City School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,236 students.
What is the rank of Winchester City School District?
Winchester City School District is ranked #73 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester City School District?
44% of Winchester City School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winchester City School District?
Winchester City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Winchester City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,448 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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