Best Schools in New Kent County, VA
New Kent County, VA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,456 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in New Kent County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Kent County, VA
The top high schools in New Kent County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Kent High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
2. Warhill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
3. Mechanicsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Kent County, VA
The top middle schools in New Kent County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Kent Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
2. Bell Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
3. Toano Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Kent County, VA
The top elementary schools in New Kent County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Battlefield Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
2. George W. Watkins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
3. Stonehouse Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 802 Students
4. Quinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
5. New Kent Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
6. Cold Harbor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
9.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit New Kent County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Kent County, VA
How many schools are in New Kent County, VA?
New Kent County, VA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,456 students in total.
How do schools in New Kent County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in New Kent County score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in New Kent County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Kent County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 53%
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Cities, towns and school districts in New Kent County
2 places in New Kent County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- New Kent County Public Schools (4 schools)