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New Kent High

Q: Is New Kent High a good school?

Yes. New Kent High ranks in the top 7.9% of Virginia high schools.

Q: How many students attend New Kent High?

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

Q: 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.

Q: 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

Public Grades 9-12

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 331 Virginia High Schools

Better than 92% of Virginia high schools

Summary

New Kent High is a public high school in New Kent, VA, serving about 1,073 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the highly-rated New Kent County Public Schools district. This school has become one of the top-performing high schools in Virginia, ranking 26th out of 331 high schools statewide—a remarkable climb from its 136th-place ranking a decade ago. This upward trend places it far ahead of nearby schools like Warhill High (116th), Lafayette High (160th), and King William High (271st).

Academically, students at New Kent High excel in core subjects. On recent state SOL assessments, proficiency rates are well above Virginia averages in biology (90.9% vs. 68.9%), 11th-grade writing (93.0% vs. 79.9%), and Algebra I (92.1% vs. 80.2%). The school also maintains a strong graduation rate of 94.6%, with a dropout rate below the state average. Beyond overall success, the school demonstrates a notable commitment to equity, earning 5-star ratings for its support of African American, low-income, and male and female students alike. This indicates strong outcomes are shared broadly across the student body, making it a standout choice in the region.

What makes this achievement even more impressive is the school's efficient use of resources, spending about $8,342 per student—less than many neighboring districts that don't perform as well. While social studies scores are a relative area for improvement, and chronic absenteeism (13.3%) still has room to grow, the school has made dramatic progress in reducing it from over 24% just a few years ago. For parents seeking a high-achieving, well-rounded high school that delivers strong results across diverse student groups, New Kent High is clearly the highest-performing option in its area.

1,073

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,301

Per pupil spending ?

24.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

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 — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (89% vs 78% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Virginia high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

!Geography scores 20 pts below the Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school89%

District avg89%

Virginia avg78%

26^th of 331

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

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	79.9	26 of 331	92.1%	★★★★★
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
2026	84.1	18 of 242	92.6%	★★★★★
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
2026	65.4	63 of 252	75.0%	★★★★☆
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
2026	79.1	26 of 322	91.9%	★★★★★
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
2026	72.2	47 of 242	80.6%	★★★★☆
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
2026	77.6	30 of 321	90.7%	★★★★★
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
2026	80.8	23 of 325	92.9%	★★★★★
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
2026	49.4	63 of 105	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
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
2026	59.0	82 of 196	58.2%	★★★☆☆
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
2026	75.0	34 of 312	89.1%	★★★★☆
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)

Male (2026)93rd percentile~ school

African American (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile~ school

White (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)81st percentile-12 vs school

Disabled (2026)75th percentile-17 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)58th percentile-34 vs school

Military Connected (2026)40th percentile-52 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Reading94%+8 vs state

Writing93%+18 vs state

Geometry93%+11 vs state

Algebra I91%+12 vs state

Biology89%+12 vs state

World History I80%+9 vs state

Geography50%-20 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 (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Writing (2026)				SOL Geometry (2026)					SOL Algebra I (2026)						SOL Algebra II (2026)					SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Chemistry (2026)			SOL Biology (2026)					SOL Science (2026)	SOL Earth Science (2026)				SOL English Reading (2026)							SOL Geography (2026)					SOL VA and US History (2026)				SOL World History I (2026)					SOL World History II (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 Writing 9th Grade	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Geometry 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 12th 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 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 11th Grade	SOL Algebra II 12th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 11th Grade	SOL Chemistry 12th Grade	SOL Biology 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 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL Geography 11th Grade	SOL Geography 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History I 8th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL World History I 12th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL World History II 11th Grade	SOL World History II 12th 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%)	79.9	26^th of 331 public high schools	92.1%		77.4	37^th of 328 public high schools	88.7%	11		441.0	93.0	100.0	≥ 50%	92.9	< 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%			92.1	82.6	405.0	≥ 50%		477.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%									62.5	90.9	87.5	416.0		< 50%	≥ 50%	393.0	≥ 50%					≥ 50%	95.9	66.7		≥ 50%	50.0	< 50%	≥ 50%		< 50%	381.0	< 50%		80.3	66.7	< 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	447.0					$9,301	$516	$8,785
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%)	59.8	145^th of 331 public high schools	56.2%		56.5	165^th of 328 public high schools	49.7%	20			67.8	< 50%	100.0	90.5	< 50%	< 50%		452.0	100.0	71.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%		451.0				70.2	60.0	35.9						91.4	399.0	≥ 50%	71.0			< 50%		83.6	76.2	79.7			93.6	≥ 50%	63.6		≥ 50%		≥ 50%			397.0		≥ 50%	382.0	≥ 50%							75.8	≥ 50%	$10,639	$85	$10,554
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	—	62 (28.1%)	120 (54.3%)	5 (2.3%)	3 (1.4%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.0%)	2.4	329^th of 331 public high schools	0.6%		8	325^th of 328 public high schools	0.9%	4		≥ 50%				≥ 50%	362.0	< 50%	< 50%		75.0	45.8	408.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%						374.0	4.6				< 50%	40.0	407.0	< 50%	≥ 50%	33.3						60.0	58.8		≥ 50%	73.0	≥ 50%		≥ 50%					381.0	381.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	30.4				< 50%	390.0	≥ 50%		≥ 50%	62.5	$16,706	$1,272	$15,434
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	—	118 (44.5%)	92 (34.7%)	24 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.3%)	47.2	214^th of 331 public high schools	35.3%		50	198^th of 328 public high schools	39.6%	16			84.0			411.0	≥ 50%				441.0	76.9	≥ 50%		≥ 50%		≥ 50%			≥ 50%		5.9	17.7					≥ 50%	70.3	434.0	≥ 50%	48.8						56.8	61.9	< 50%		74.2	≥ 50%						< 50%		< 50%	≥ 50%		76.9	409.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%		≥ 50%	< 50%	< 50%		63.4	$13,361	$1,071	$12,291
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%)	64.5	116^th of 331 public high schools	65.0%		65.8	113^th of 328 public high schools	65.5%	3	346.0	72.0	67.9	≥ 50%		92.9	386.0	< 50%	≥ 50%			86.1	58.3	75.0	100.0		96.9	≥ 50%	406.0	≥ 50%				≥ 50%	≥ 50%			90.4	70.2	79.3	72.2		< 50%	438.0	< 50%	400.0					69.2	91.3	78.6		< 50%	428.0		≥ 50%		359.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%		≥ 50%										$8,985	$16	$8,969
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%)	57.1	160^th of 331 public high schools	51.7%		60	147^th of 328 public high schools	55.2%	13	358.0	72.4	81.8	402.0		95.1	399.0	< 50%				86.4	60.0	410.0	423.0		100.0		< 50%					≥ 50%	< 50%	< 50%		83.3	61.4	57.1	80.0		≥ 50%	395.0	413.0	437.0					395.0	87.9	75.0		< 50%	418.0	≥ 50%	431.0		353.0	383.0	449.0		381.0	≥ 50%		≥ 50%	< 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%			$8,764	$205	$8,559
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%)	33.5	271^st of 331 public high schools	18.1%		45.3	226^th of 328 public high schools	31.1%	45		≥ 50%	66.7	36.7		81.8	354.0					65.8	51.9	≥ 50%	407.0		70.4											78.1	67.2	60.0	< 50%			< 50%	389.0	≥ 50%					≥ 50%	82.4	378.0						< 50%	< 50%	373.0	66.7		76.5	40.7	< 50%			< 50%					$9,194	$628	$8,566
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 331 public high schools	11.8%		27.9	292^nd of 328 public high schools	11.0%			≥ 50%				62.2	≥ 50%					72.0	74.4	75.0	100.0		91.1	≥ 50%	< 50%					433.0	434.0	≥ 50%		68.9	60.4	73.0	90.9				378.0						60.0	80.3	77.8		88.9	≥ 50%				< 50%	442.0	< 50%		50.0	≥ 50%			405.0	379.0					$8,843	$428	$8,415

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?

Yes. New Kent High ranks in the top 7.9% of Virginia high schools.

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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