Top Rankings
New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,272 students in New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
3,272 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
69%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.71
# American Indian Students
35 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
18%
# Black Students
322 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
10%
22%
# White Students
2,498 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
76%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
205 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
253
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
213
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
213
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
230
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
262
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
273
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
240
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
248
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,224 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,693
$15,672
Spending / Student
$11,224
$15,424
Best New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Kent High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7365 Egypt Rd
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9671
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9671
Grades: 9-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #22.
George W. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 New Kent Hwy
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-9660
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-9660
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
New Kent Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11705 New Kent Hwy
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
New Kent Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: n/an/a
8325 S. Quaker Rd
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-8586
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-8586
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District?
New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,272 students.
What is the rank of New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District?
New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #37 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District?
76% of New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District?
New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,224 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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