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 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,572 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
3,572 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Kent County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 131 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.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
59%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
73%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,711 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,282 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,711
$15,513
Spending / Student
$10,282
$15,268
Best New Kent County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Kent High School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
New Kent Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11705 New Kent Hwy
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
George W. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 New Kent Hwy
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-9660
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-9660
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
New Kent Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
8325 S. Quaker Rd
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-8586
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-8586
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Kent County School District?
New Kent County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,572 students.
What is the rank of New Kent County School District?
New Kent County School District is ranked #26 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) 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, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Kent County School District?
New Kent County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, 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 $10,282 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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