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New Kent County School District

12003 New Kent Highway
New Kent, VA 23124-0110
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

New Kent County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in New Kent County School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Kent County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#22 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)
79%
68%
(20-21)
73%
69%
(20-21)
67%
59%
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
19%
% Black
12%
22%
% White
73%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (VA)
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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Kent High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7365 Egypt Rd
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9671
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
New Kent Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11705 New Kent Hwy
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
George W. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6501 New Kent Hwy
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-9660
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
New Kent Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
8325 S. Quaker Rd
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-8586
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

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 #27 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,535 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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