Grafton High School in York County welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year

Grafton High School in York County welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year
Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction — https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
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Grafton High School had the highest enrollment among York County schools, welcoming 1,229 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

Of all the students welcomed at the time, 50.3% of them were female, and 49.7% were male.

Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 54.6% of Grafton High School’s total enrollment.

Among the 19 schools in York County, Tabb High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 1,131 students, while York High School welcomed 988 students to be ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

Grafton High School is part of York County Public Schools District, which roughly covers schools within York County, with its main office in Yorktown.

In the previous school year, Grafton High School also had the highest number of students among York County schools.

According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2023-24 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.

Enrollment in York County Over 8 Years

Enrollment in York County Schools During 2023-24 School Year

School City Total School Enrollment
Grafton High School Yorktown 1,229
Tabb High School Yorktown 1,131
York High School Yorktown 988
Tabb Middle School Yorktown 971
Grafton Middle School Yorktown 913
Bruton High School Williamsburg 737
Magruder Elementary School Williamsburg 713
Tabb Elementary School Yorktown 702
Coventry Elementary School Yorktown 659
Yorktown Middle School Yorktown 652
Yorktown Elementary School Yorktown 647
Bethel Manor Elementary School Langley A F B 629
Grafton Bethel Elementary School Grafton 629
Mt. Vernon Elementary School Yorktown 567
Queens Lake Middle School Williamsburg 567
Seaford Elementary School Seaford 504
Dare Elementary School Yorktown 411
Waller Mill Elementary School Williamsburg 390
York River Academy Yorktown 71


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