For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,115 students in New Kent, VA.
The top ranked public high school in New Kent, VA is New Kent High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Kent, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in New Kent have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
New Kent, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Kent High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New Kent, VA (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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Kent, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in New Kent, VA include New Kent High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Kent?
1 public high schools are located in New Kent.
What is the racial composition of students in New Kent?
New Kent public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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