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Of the 3,536 students attending New Kent County schools, 73.1% were white. Black made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in New Kent County, representing 75% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased by 2.9% compared to the previous year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent High School | White | 71.6% | 1,116 |
| New Kent Middle School | White | 74.2% | 822 |
| New Kent Elementary School | White | 70.8% | 644 |
| Quinton Elementary School | White | 75.4% | 520 |
| George W. Watkins Elementary School | White | 75.3% | 434 |
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