Top Rankings
New Kent County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,535 students in New Kent County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in New Kent County School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
3,535 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
New Kent County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
59%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
# American Indian Students
35 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
207 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
414 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
12%
22%
# White Students
2,583 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
73%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
266 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
237
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
242
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
252
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
242
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
241
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
308
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
282
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,389 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,823
$15,502
Spending / Student
$10,389
$15,257
Best New Kent County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Kent High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7365 Egypt Rd
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9671
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9671
Grades: 9-12
| 1,115 students
Rank: #22.
George W. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 New Kent Hwy
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-9660
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-9660
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
New Kent Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11705 New Kent Hwy
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
New Kent Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: n/an/a
8325 S. Quaker Rd
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-8586
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-8586
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Kent County School District?
New Kent County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,535 students.
What is the rank of New Kent County School District?
New Kent County School District is ranked #36 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Kent County School District?
73% of New Kent County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Kent County School District?
New Kent County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is New Kent County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,389 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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