Serving 1,229 students in grades 9-12, Grafton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grafton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grafton High School's student population of 1,229 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 329 teachers has grown by 278% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
329 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grafton High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grafton High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)93%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
12%
22%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grafton High School's ranking?
Grafton High School is ranked #128 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grafton High School often compared to?
Grafton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tabb High School, York High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grafton High School?
The graduation rate of Grafton High School is 97%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Grafton High School?
1,229 students attend Grafton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Grafton High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grafton High School offer ?
Grafton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grafton High School part of?
Grafton High School is part of York County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2014
Excellent athletic program, band and teachers.
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