At a glance
Reported students
937
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631
Grafton Middle: 937 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 882
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Grafton Middle
Grafton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Yorktown. It is one of 19 current school records connected to York County Public Schools. NCES reports 937 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Grafton Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.4%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black11.4%
- Asian9.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in York County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tabb Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
968 reported students
Yorktown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
717 reported students
Queens Lake Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
554 reported students
York High
High · Grades 09–12
947 reported students
Bruton High
High · Grades 09–12
723 reported students
Tabb High
High · Grades 09–12
1,153 reported students
Public schools near Grafton Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabb Middle Middle · York County Public Schools | 06–08 | 968 | 2.9 mi |
| Mary Passage Middle Middle · Newport News City Public Schools | 06–08 | 931 | 4.3 mi |
| Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Middle · Newport News City Public Schools | 06–08 | 988 | 4.5 mi |
| Yorktown Middle Middle · York County Public Schools | 06–08 | 717 | 4.9 mi |
| Poquoson Middle Middle · Poquoson City Public Schools | 06–08 | 491 | 6.3 mi |
| Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle Middle · Newport News City Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,087 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grafton Middle
What grades does Grafton Middle serve?
Grafton Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in York County Public Schools.
How many students attend Grafton Middle?
Grafton Middle reported 937 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 882 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grafton Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 937 students and 55.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grafton Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grafton Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on York County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Grafton Middle in?
Grafton Middle is part of York County Public Schools, based in Yorktown, VA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grafton Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tabb Middle (2.9 mi), Mary Passage Middle (4.3 mi), Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.