For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,073 students in New Kent, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in New Kent, VA is New Kent High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Kent, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in New Kent have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
New Kent, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Kent High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New Kent, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Kent High School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in New Kent, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in New Kent, VA include New Kent High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Kent?
1 public high schools are located in New Kent.
What is the racial composition of students in New Kent?
New Kent public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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