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New Kent High

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New Kent High ranks 37 th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Virginia High Schools

Better than 89% of Virginia high schools

Summary

New Kent High is a public high school serving 1,115 students in grades 9-12 in New Kent, Virginia, which is part of the highly-ranked New Kent County Public Schools district.

New Kent High is a standout educational institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Virginia high schools over the past 5 years, with a current ranking of 37 out of 328 schools. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is exceptional, with many subject areas exceeding the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Writing, Algebra, and Biology. New Kent High also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, earning 5-star ratings for its performance with female, male, African American, and multi-racial students.

While New Kent High outperforms many nearby schools, there are a few notable exceptions. Highland Springs High, a magnet school in the Henrico County district, has lower overall rankings and test scores compared to New Kent High. However, Lafayette High and Warhill High, both in the Williamsburg-James City County district, have stronger performance in certain subject areas like Algebra and English Reading. Overall, New Kent High's exceptional academic performance, strong support for diverse student subgroups, and high graduation rates make it a standout educational institution in the region.

1,073

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,342

Per pupil spending ?

24.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7365 Egypt Rd
New Kent, VA 23124

(804) 966-9671

District: New Kent County Public Schools

Feeder schools for New Kent High:

Elementary:	George W. Watkins Elementary
	New Kent Elementary
Middle:	New Kent Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

African American:

12.8%

Hispanic:

7.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2015 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (88% vs 79% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Virginia high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

!VA and US History scores 16 pts below the Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school88%

District avg87%

Virginia avg79%

37^th of 328

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 129New 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
2025	77.4	37 of 328	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	60 of 329	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	71 of 326	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	65.1	78 of 325	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	54.0	125 of 327	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.8	90 of 327	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	56.7	114 of 326	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.3	136 of 324	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.9	90 of 321	72.0%	★★★★☆
2015	61.1	84 of 322	73.9%	★★★★☆
2014	51.6	137 of 322	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.6	108 of 321	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	50.8	154 of 321	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.6	75 of 320	76.6%	★★★★☆
2010	56.7	116 of 317	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.1	121 of 313	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.2	116 of 316	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.8	95 of 313	69.6%	★★★★☆
2006	54.8	118 of 314	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	53.6	123 of 308	60.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	86.5	11 of 245	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	72.1	50 of 249	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	42 of 240	82.5%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	64.7	76 of 253	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	51.3	121 of 249	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	80.0	23 of 321	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	77.9	30 of 322	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	74.8	52 of 320	83.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	64.3	73 of 236	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	93.2	1 of 233	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	72.3	47 of 232	79.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	77.0	37 of 324	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	78.2	36 of 320	88.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	79.9	29 of 322	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	69.8	88 of 322	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.2	88 of 321	72.6%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	34 of 98	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.0	13 of 92	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	40.1	69 of 92	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	76.3	31 of 198	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	65.4	60 of 198	69.7%	★★★★☆
2023	80.3	17 of 193	91.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	72.6	52 of 313	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	63.8	103 of 314	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.5	101 of 315	67.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

African American (2025)96th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)93rd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)91st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)89th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)84th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)83rd percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2024)70th percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2025)69th percentile-20 vs school

Military Connected (2025)65th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Geometry93%+9 vs state

English Reading93%+7 vs state

Algebra II93%~ state avg

Algebra I89%+10 vs state

Writing89%+11 vs state

Biology88%+10 vs state

World History I84%+17 vs state

Geography65%+13 vs state

VA and US History19%-16 vs state

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Too much bullying at the school and they don't care about slow learning kids Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Writing (2025)			SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)						SOL Algebra II (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Biology (2025)				SOL Science (2025)	SOL Earth Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)					SOL Geography (2025)			SOL VA and US History (2025)	SOL World History I (2025)	SOL World History II (2025)	SOL Civics and Economics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Kent High	Public	9-12	7365 Egypt Rd	New Kent	23124	New Kent County	New Kent County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 966-9671	1,073	67	16.0	24.8%	774 (72.1%)	137 (12.8%)	75 (7.0%)	11 (1.0%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.2%)	77.4	37^th of 328 public high schools	88.7%		74.4	60^th of 329 public high schools	81.8%	23		88.5	93.1	93.4			93.0	78.3	64.3	92.9	92.6				63.6	89.5	80.0							92.8	95.2			64.7	19.1	83.5				$8,342	$659	$7,684
West Point Middle/High	Public	6-12	2700 Mattaponi Ave	West Point	23181	King William County	West Point Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 843-3630	434	35	12.4	48.8%	311 (71.7%)	49 (11.3%)	26 (6.0%)	9 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.3%)	56.5	165^th of 328 public high schools	49.7%		79.2	27^th of 329 public high schools	91.8%	138		76.9		100.0	100.0	91.3	84.4					84.0	56.8	30.0		89.8			73.3		79.4	79.7	78.0	83.3		69.4	63.2					79.7		$10,082	$81	$10,001
Charles City County High	Public	7-12	10039 Courthouse Rd	Charles City	23030	Charles City County	Charles City County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 829-9249	221	35	6.3	100.5%	62 (28.1%)	120 (54.3%)	5 (2.3%)	3 (1.4%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.0%)	8	325^th of 328 public high schools	0.9%		6.6	325^th of 329 public high schools	1.2%					61.5			55.8						13.0	18.2	51.1				30.8			63.6	51.9	84.0						25.0			60.0	$18,265	$2,969	$15,296
Central High	Public	7-12	17024 The Trail	King and Queen Court House	23085	King and Queen County	King and Queen County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 785-6102	265	25	10.4	106.8%	118 (44.5%)	92 (34.7%)	24 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.3%)	50	198^th of 328 public high schools	39.6%		27.4	298^th of 329 public high schools	9.4%	100		78.1					88.0						33.3			61.3			59.4			73.3	74.2	91.9						50.0			73.3	$13,550	$1,364	$12,186
Warhill High	Public	9-12	4615 Opportunity Way	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 565-4615	1,277	81	15.7	32.7%	673 (52.7%)	269 (21.1%)	149 (11.7%)	40 (3.1%)	6 (0.5%)	6 (0.5%)	134 (10.5%)	65.8	113^th of 328 public high schools	65.5%		62.5	133^rd of 329 public high schools	59.6%	20	80.6	75.8		87.7			84.3	53.9	76.9	91.7	100.0				93.7	76.8		81.8						88.6	90.0			100.0	65.2					$8,410	$88	$8,322
Lafayette High	Public	9-12	4460 Longhill Road	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 565-0373	1,247	74	16.8	64.6%	597 (47.9%)	293 (23.5%)	203 (16.3%)	41 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	108 (8.7%)	60	147^th of 328 public high schools	55.2%		55	176^th of 329 public high schools	46.5%	29	78.4	80.0		92.6			87.5	70.8	66.7		95.6				88.6	61.7	86.4	100.0						87.6				61.5	43.2					$8,234	$218	$8,017
King William High	Public	9-12	80 Cavalier Drive	King William	23086	King William County	King William County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 769-3434	685	49	13.9	41.3%	501 (73.1%)	120 (17.5%)	21 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.5%)	45.3	226^th of 328 public high schools	31.1%		39.6	243^rd of 329 public high schools	26.1%	17		72.8	93.8				68.2	85.2			100.0				91.7					46.0				85.4					31.8	70.1				$8,940	$625	$8,315
Highland Springs High	Public, Magnet	9-12	200 S. Airport Drive	Highland Springs	23075	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(804) 328-4000	1,928	117	16.5	86.7%	144 (7.5%)	1,493 (77.4%)	207 (10.7%)	23 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	51 (2.6%)	27.9	292^nd of 328 public high schools	11.0%		28.4	295^th of 329 public high schools	10.3%	3				78.1			73.3	72.7	73.3	100.0	82.4				73.2	60.5	78.6	82.5						80.1	58.6		64.7		30.3	7.1	72.7			$8,877	$515	$8,362

Frequently Asked Questions about New Kent High

How many students attend New Kent High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,073 students attended New Kent High.

Is New Kent High a good school?

New Kent High ranks 37^th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is New Kent High in?

New Kent County Public Schools

What schools feed into New Kent High?

New Kent High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : George W. Watkins Elementary
Elementary : New Kent Elementary
Middle : New Kent Middle

What is the racial makeup of New Kent High?

Students at New Kent High are 72% White, 13% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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