There were 2,603 white students enrolled in New Kent County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 0.7% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that New Kent County welcomed 3,572 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, white students comprised 72.9% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, New Kent High School recorded the largest enrollment of white students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 774 students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | White Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Watkins Elementary School | 376 | 510 | 73.7% |
| New Kent Elementary School | 415 | 601 | 69.1% |
| New Kent High School | 774 | 1,073 | 72.1% |
| New Kent Middle School | 622 | 829 | 75% |
| Quinton Elementary School | 416 | 559 | 74.4% |
