WILLIAMSBURG, KY. — Williamsburg Independent Schools is celebrating a wave of academic success following the release of the latest Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) results, which show district-wide gains and a top state ranking for the high school.

The data reveals a broad upward trend across the entire district, highlighted by Williamsburg High School earning a "Blue" overall performance rating—the highest classification awarded by the state. The high school achieved an impressive overall rank of #6 out of 228 schools in Kentucky. Notably, it also ranked #2 in the Reading & Mathematics Indicator and #8 in the Quality of School Climate & Safety Indicator.

According to the state report, all three school levels improved their overall scores over the previous testing year, with two of the three levels advancing their overall performance color ratings.

Kentucky’s accountability system evaluates schools across several individual indicators, measuring everything from academic subjects to school climate and safety. These separate metrics are combined to determine each school's overall score and final performance color rating.

Out of these indicators for Williamsburg City School, one maintained stability and seven showed positive growth. Those improving areas posted an impressive average increase of 25.0 points. Furthermore, five indicators outperformed the state average, and the high school’s overall score surpassed the state average by 22.9 points.

District and school leadership credited the strong performance to a strategic focus on data-driven instruction and targeted classroom support.

"This incredible growth is a shared celebration, and the success truly belongs to our dedicated students, hard-working teachers, and supportive families," said Josh Patrick, Director of Innovative Learning. "There are so many successes highlighted in the data to be proud of. We also recognize that there are specific areas of growth that require our attention. Moving forward, these results will serve as a road map to guide our teachers and leaders as we make the needed adjustments to address those areas of growth and build upon the areas of success shown in the data."

"Behind these results are staff who wholeheartedly believe in students, students who rise to high expectations, and relationships that make learning possible. I am so proud of the intentional work happening across this school and the growth we are seeing at every level. Earning a Blue rating at our high school is an exciting milestone for our Jacket Family, and I know they will continue building on this progress so that every student has the support and opportunities they need to succeed,” said Principal Ashley Partin.

Superintendent Tabetha Housekeeper added, "Our students and staff have poured an immense amount of hard work and focus into their learning, and these assessment results validate the incredible progress they are making. Seeing all three school levels improve their scores is not a surprise for me. I watch the hard work and dedication of our teachers every day, and I have absolute confidence in our students. Watching our high school reach the Blue overall performance rating is a testament to the dedication and continuous growth of our entire Jacket Family. I am beyond proud to be a Yellow Jacket.”

The school and district staff remain committed to doing whatever it takes to help students in the Jacket Family learn, succeed, and grow.