School Overview
James Blair Middle School, located at 101 Longhill Road in Williamsburg, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools division. The school is named in honor of James Blair, the founder and first president of the College of William & Mary, reflecting the community’s deep historical roots. The modern facility is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive middle school curriculum that emphasizes academic rigor, technological integration, and the development of essential social-emotional skills during the critical transition years of early adolescence.

Beyond its core academic offerings, James Blair Middle School is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build collaborative relationships with their peers. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of high school but also to become engaged, responsible citizens within the greater Williamsburg community.
545
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES BLAIR MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White272
Hispanic117
Black96
Asian18
Two or More40
American Indian2
  • White
    272 (49.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    117 (21.5 %)
  • Black
    96 (17.6 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (7.3 %)
  • Asian
    18 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Phone: (757)603-6400
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 329
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 182
Grade 7 175
Grade 8 188

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES BLAIR MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6182
Grade 7175
Grade 8188
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES BLAIR MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24044%
Male30556%