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Best Schools in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
Briarfield, Newport News, VA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,827 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Briarfield greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
The top high schools in Briarfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Achievable Dream Middle/high
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 488 Students
2. Heritage High
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Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1111 Students
Best Middle Schools in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
The top middle schools in Briarfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crittenden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
2. Huntington Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
The top elementary schools in Briarfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 Students
2. Newsome Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Briarfield, Newport News, VA has a total population of 4,416 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Briarfield, Newport News, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Briarfield, Newport News, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Briarfield, Newport News, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Briarfield, Newport News, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
How many schools are in Briarfield, Newport News, VA?
Briarfield, Newport News, VA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,827 students in total.
How do schools in Briarfield perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Briarfield score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Briarfield greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Briarfield?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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