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New Kent High School vs. New Kent Middle School

Should you attend New Kent High School or New Kent Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
New Kent High School
7365 Egypt Rd
New Kent, VA 23124
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
New Kent Middle School
7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

New Kent High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

New Kent Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,115 students in grades 9-12, New Kent High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 822 students in grades 6-8, New Kent Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
1,115 students
822 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Kent High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Kent Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Kent High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Kent Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Kent High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Kent Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Kent High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Kent County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Kent Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Kent County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#381 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
#701 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Kent High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Kent Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 50% in VA)
78%
(Top 30% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Kent High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Kent Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
68%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Kent High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Kent Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
79%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 50% in VA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Kent High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Kent High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Kent Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
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299
Grade 7 Students
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271
Grade 8 Students
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252
Grade 9 Students
308
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Grade 10 Students
273
-
Grade 11 Students
252
-
Grade 12 Students
282
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Kent High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Kent County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Kent Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Kent County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Kent High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Kent County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Kent Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Kent County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Kent High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Kent County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Kent Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Kent County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Kent High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Kent County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Kent Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Kent County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Kent High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Kent County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Kent Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Kent County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Kent High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Kent Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Kent High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Kent Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Kent High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Kent Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Kent County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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