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New Kent Middle

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New Kent Middle ranks 106 th of 416 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

106^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 416 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 75% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

New Kent Middle serves 829 students in grades 6–8 in New Kent, Virginia, and is part of New Kent County Public Schools, one of the highest-performing districts in the state, ranked 9th out of 131 districts. The school has improved dramatically over the past five years, rising from a 2-star rating and 48th percentile in 2020–2021 to a 4-star rating and 106th place out of 416 Virginia middle schools in the most recent ranking year. Among nearby schools, New Kent Middle is the clear leader, outperforming Lois Hornsby Middle, Toano Middle, Hamilton Holmes Middle, and Elko Middle in overall state ranking.

Mathematics is the school's standout subject. On recent SOL tests, 8th-grade math proficiency reached 74.4% — roughly 27 points above the state average and far ahead of nearby schools like Lois Hornsby (41.4%) and Toano (50.0%). Eighth-grade Algebra I pass rates were 98.8%, well above the state's 93.3%. Reading performance is solid but more uneven: 7th- and 8th-grade reading scores exceed state averages, while 6th-grade reading (72.0%) trails slightly behind the state (73.0%) and the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. Science and civics scores also come in above state averages.

The school has cut chronic absenteeism from 27.8% in 2021–2022 to 12.6% today — below the state average of 14.8% but still higher than its own district's 9.5%. Notably, New Kent Middle achieves strong results while spending less per student ($7,791) than nearby schools, including Elko ($13,072). Subgroup data shows particular strength in serving Hispanic students, who rank in the top quarter statewide, while multi-racial students and disabled students represent areas for continued focus. With its upward trend and strong district support, New Kent Middle is a school on the rise.

829

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,084

Per pupil spending ?

28.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124

(804) 966-9655

District: New Kent County Public Schools

Students who attend New Kent Middle usually attend:

High:

New Kent High

Feeder schools for New Kent Middle:

Elementary:	George W. Watkins Elementary
	New Kent Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.0%

African American:

9.5%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2016 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (76% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Virginia median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Virginia avg69%

106^th of 416

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Virginia Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 131New Kent County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	69.4	106 of 416	74.5%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	71 of 419	83.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	134 of 417	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.9	148 of 422	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	194 of 415	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.4	217 of 419	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.9	199 of 424	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.7	199 of 413	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.6	230 of 415	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	60.4	132 of 409	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.8	140 of 412	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.0	133 of 416	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.3	187 of 416	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.6	107 of 413	74.1%	★★★★☆
2011	52.6	184 of 413	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	38.0	291 of 408	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	36.7	278 of 390	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	47.3	222 of 391	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.1	127 of 387	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.1	162 of 383	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	55.6	176 of 340	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	53.8	138 of 297	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.4	108 of 297	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.9	108 of 299	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.5	104 of 298	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	40.0	162 of 292	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.5	130 of 281	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.0	111 of 278	60.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	101 of 409	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	76.0	63 of 403	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	108 of 407	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	58.7	172 of 411	58.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	63 of 283	77.7%	★★★★☆
2025	64.0	90 of 279	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.3	68 of 272	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	59.6	97 of 275	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	56.4	168 of 401	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.3	116 of 403	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	67.8	110 of 402	72.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	66.8	118 of 410	71.2%	★★★★☆
2025	75.7	75 of 404	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	61.3	155 of 407	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.3	124 of 409	69.7%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	53.0	68 of 125	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.0	64 of 130	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	25.9	108 of 123	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.6	93 of 114	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	34.0	184 of 249	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	52.4	120 of 244	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.7	84 of 237	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.2	135 of 231	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	152 of 400	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.5	100 of 400	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	51.0	205 of 396	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.7	203 of 402	49.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)78th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)75th percentile~ school

Male (2026)71st percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)62nd percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile-16 vs school

African American (2026)54th percentile-21 vs school

Military Connected (2026)46th percentile-29 vs school

Disabled (2026)45th percentile-30 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)26th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I99%+4 vs state

Civics and Economics85%+10 vs state

English Reading77%+4 vs state

Mathematics71%+16 vs state

Science70%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Geometry (2026)	SOL Algebra I (2026)			SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL Earth Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL Civics and Economics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 6th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Kent Middle	Public	6-8	7501 Egypt Road	New Kent	23124	New Kent County	New Kent County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 966-9655	829	49	16.9	28.2%	622 (75.0%)	79 (9.5%)	45 (5.4%)	6 (0.7%)	11 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (7.8%)	69.4	106^th of 416 public middle schools	74.5%		76.7	71^st of 419 public middle schools	83.1%	35			≥ 50%	98.8	70.2	66.3	74.4	69.6		72.0	83.1	77.7	84.7	$8,084	$90	$7,994
Hamilton Holmes Middle	Public	6-8	18444 King William Road	King William	23086	King William County	King William County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 769-3434	445	34	13.1	40.7%	331 (74.4%)	59 (13.3%)	18 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.6%)	38.1	292^nd of 416 public middle schools	29.8%		37.2	292^nd of 419 public middle schools	30.3%		84.2		100.0	100.0	42.5	43.2	45.1	55.6	94.7	59.7	64.0	74.3	85.3	$9,507	$180	$9,328
Toano Middle	Public	6-8	7817 Richmond Road	Toano	23168	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 566-4251	704	46	15.1	32.0%	409 (58.1%)	114 (16.2%)	85 (12.1%)	12 (1.7%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (11.1%)	62.3	154^th of 416 public middle schools	63.0%		58.2	187^th of 419 public middle schools	55.4%	33	91.8		96.7	96.2	66.2	40.6	50.0	75.2		83.3	80.7	78.9	76.5	$9,460	$151	$9,308
Elko Middle	Public	6-8	5901 Elko Road	Sandston	23150	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 328-4110	695	54	12.9	89.2%	124 (17.8%)	416 (59.9%)	110 (15.8%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.5%)	7.2	401^st of 416 public middle schools	3.6%		8.1	401^st of 419 public middle schools	4.3%		60.5		86.2	70.7	30.0	30.4	28.3	27.0	82.4	48.7	49.8	54.5		$13,552	$653	$12,899
Lois Hornsby Middle	Public	6-8	850 Jolly Pond Road	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 565-9400	805	55	14.6	34.3%	433 (53.8%)	158 (19.6%)	123 (15.3%)	29 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.7%)	62.8	150^th of 416 public middle schools	63.9%		72.1	105^th of 419 public middle schools	74.9%	45	100.0	≥ 50%	100.0	89.8	66.5	41.1	41.4	72.5		81.4	81.9	81.5	77.4	$9,354	$106	$9,248

Frequently Asked Questions about New Kent Middle

What district is New Kent Middle in?

New Kent County Public Schools

How many students attend New Kent Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 829 students attended New Kent Middle.

Is New Kent Middle a good school?

New Kent Middle ranks 106^th of 416 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of New Kent Middle attend?

Students who attend New Kent Middle usually go on to attend New Kent High

What is the racial makeup of New Kent Middle?

Students at New Kent Middle are 75% White, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

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