New Kent County Schools & Education
New Kent County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,992
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#67
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: New Kent County
Measured School Summary
New Kent County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,992 per pupil, New Kent County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read New Kent County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #67 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,992
$949 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
New Kent County has 7 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What New Kent County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
New Kent County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#67
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 71% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
New Kent County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,435 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center
Other grade structure
0 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
New Kent County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in New Kent County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different New Kent County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in New Kent County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Growing Rural School Network
New Kent County manages 7 public schools serving 3,435 students across two districts. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and two specialized technical centers.
Two Districts Support Local Education
New Kent County Public Schools is the primary district with over 3,400 students, while the Bridging Communities technical center provides specialized vocational training. The county maintains a traditional model with no charter schools.
Consistently Rural and Community-Focused
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, though schools are larger than average with 687 students per campus. New Kent High is the largest with 1,120 students, while Quinton Elementary serves 491 younger learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in New Kent County
Reported Enrollment
3,435
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in New Kent County
New Kent County Public Schools
GuideBridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center
7 Public Schools in New Kent County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent High | Profile | New Kent County Public Schools | New Kent, 23124Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,120 |
| NEW KENT MIDDLE | Record | New Kent County Public Schools | New Kent, 23124Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 770 |
| New Kent Elementary | Record | New Kent County Public Schools | New Kent, 23124Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 615 |
| Quinton Elementary | Record | New Kent County Public Schools | Quinton, 23141Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 491 |
| George W. Watkins Elementary | Record | New Kent County Public Schools | Quinton, 23141Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 439 |
| Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center | Record | Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center | New Kent, 23124Rural: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
| BRIDGING COMMUNITIES STEM ACADEMY | Record | Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center | New Kent, 23124Rural: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
New Kent High
New Kent County Public Schools
New Kent, 23124 / Rural: Distant
NEW KENT MIDDLE
New Kent County Public Schools
New Kent, 23124 / Rural: Distant
New Kent Elementary
New Kent County Public Schools
New Kent, 23124 / Rural: Distant
Quinton Elementary
New Kent County Public Schools
Quinton, 23141 / Rural: Fringe
George W. Watkins Elementary
New Kent County Public Schools
Quinton, 23141 / Rural: Distant
Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center
Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center
New Kent, 23124 / Rural: Distant
BRIDGING COMMUNITIES STEM ACADEMY
Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center
New Kent, 23124 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,992
State avg $7,941
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Schools in New Kent County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in New Kent County, Virginia?
New Kent County manages 7 public schools serving 3,435 students across two districts. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and two specialized technical centers.
What are the major school districts in New Kent County, Virginia?
New Kent County Public Schools is the primary district with over 3,400 students, while the Bridging Communities technical center provides specialized vocational training. The county maintains a traditional model with no charter schools.
What is the school experience like in New Kent County?
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, though schools are larger than average with 687 students per campus. New Kent High is the largest with 1,120 students, while Quinton Elementary serves 491 younger learners.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.