There were only 21 Asian students enrolled in New Kent County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 16% less 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, Asian students comprised only 0.6% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, New Kent High School recorded the largest enrollment of Asian students in the 2024-25 school year, with 11 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 | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Watkins Elementary School | 1 | 510 | 0.2% |
| New Kent Elementary School | 2 | 601 | 0.3% |
| New Kent High School | 11 | 1,073 | 1% |
| New Kent Middle School | 6 | 829 | 0.7% |
| Quinton Elementary School | 1 | 559 | 0.2% |
