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New Kent County

Virginia · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 3,435 students, in a county of 25,105 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
3,435
NCES CCD
Median income
$123,314
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
28.5%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
New Kent County Public Schools
3,435 students · 2 districts in New Kent County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of New Kent County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
77%
Hispanic
4%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
75%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
38.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
43
19.5% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
New Kent HighNew KentHigh09-121,120·
NEW KENT MIDDLENew KentMiddle06-08770·
New Kent ElementaryNew KentElementaryPK-05615·
Quinton ElementaryQuintonElementaryPK-05491·
George W. Watkins ElementaryQuintonElementaryPK-05439·
Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical CenterNew KentNot applicableN -N ··
BRIDGING COMMUNITIES STEM ACADEMYNew KentNot applicableN -N ··

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve New Kent County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in New Kent County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,435.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in New Kent County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in New Kent County?
New Kent County Public Schools is the largest school district in New Kent County, serving approximately 3,435 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in New Kent County?
New Kent County has roughly 25,105 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in New Kent County?
Median household income in New Kent County is $123,314, above the Virginia average of $76,527. About 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of New Kent County?
Approximately 38.4% of adults 25 and older in New Kent County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in New Kent County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 28.5% of students in New Kent County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Kent County schools?
Across New Kent County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of New Kent County?
New Kent County residents are approximately 77% White, 4% Hispanic, 13% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in New Kent County is owner-occupied?
New Kent County has about 9,795 housing units, of which roughly 92.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data