White students comprised the largest ethnic group in James City County schools during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Of the 10,055 students attending James City County schools, 54.2% were white. Black made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in James City County, representing 54.9% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased by 0.5% compared to the previous year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High School | White | 54.2% | 1,298 |
| Lafayette High School | White | 49.9% | 1,248 |
| Jamestown High School | White | 62.9% | 1,233 |
| Stonehouse Elementary School | White | 61.8% | 827 |
| Lois Hornsby Middle School | White | 54.9% | 807 |
| Toano Middle School | White | 59.1% | 700 |
| Norge Elementary School | White | 48.9% | 677 |
| Matoaka Elementary School | White | 63.6% | 601 |
| J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School | White | 54.5% | 573 |
| Laurel Lane Elementary School | White | 51.5% | 557 |
| Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School | White | 49.8% | 550 |
| D. J. Montague Elementary School | White | 51.8% | 539 |
| James River Elementary School | Hispanic | 44.9% | 445 |
