Best High Schools in New Kent, VA

New Kent, VA has 3 high schools with 3,170 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 score 72% 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 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

3. King William High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 696 Students

Best Middle Schools in New Kent, VA

New Kent, VA has 3 middle schools with 2,154 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 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Kent 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

3. Hamilton Holmes Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students

Best Elementary Schools in New Kent, VA

New Kent, VA has 4 elementary schools with 1,964 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 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Kent 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. 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

4. Cool Spring Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

King William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 506 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in New Kent, VA

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

Community Factors

New Kent, VA has a total population of 4,581 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in New Kent, VA

7,288

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Kent, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

8.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Kent, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,848 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations