Best High Schools in New Kent County, VA

New Kent County, VA has 2 high schools with 2,474 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in New Kent County score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Kent County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mechanicsville High

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students

2. New Kent High

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students

Best Middle Schools in New Kent County, VA

New Kent County, VA has 2 middle schools with 1,704 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in New Kent County score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Kent County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bell Creek Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students

2. New Kent Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students

Best Elementary Schools in New Kent County, VA

New Kent County, VA has 5 elementary schools with 2,476 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in New Kent County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Kent County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Battlefield Park Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students

2. George W. Watkins Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students

3. Cold Harbor Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students

4. New Kent Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students

5. Quinton Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in New Kent County, VA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

New Kent County, VA has a total population of 22,945 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in New Kent County, VA

6,654

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Kent County, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

9.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

7.62 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Kent County, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Kent County, VA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,745 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit New Kent County, VA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations