Top Rankings
Winchester City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,236 students in Winchester City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Winchester City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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
2,141 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Handley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Handley Blvd
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Daniel Morgan Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 S Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Gr: 7-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cedarmeade Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Gr: PK-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
427 Meadow Branch Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Gr: PK-4 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Virginia Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
48 S. Purcell St.
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Gr: 5-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S Loudoun St
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winchester City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools?
Winchester City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools manages 7 public schools serving 4,236 students.
What is the rank of Winchester City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools?
Winchester City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools is ranked #97 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools?
44% of Winchester City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools?
Winchester City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Winchester City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools'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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