For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 822 students in New Kent County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in New Kent County, VA is New Kent Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Kent County, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in New Kent County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Kent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Kent Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in New Kent County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Kent County, VA include New Kent Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Kent County?
1 public middle schools are located in New Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in New Kent County?
New Kent County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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