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Best Schools in Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA
Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,150 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Downtown Newport News greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA
The top high schools in Downtown Newport News, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warwick High
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
2. Heritage High
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1111 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA
The top middle schools in Downtown Newport News, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Homer L. Hines Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
2. Crittenden Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA
The top elementary schools in Downtown Newport News, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hilton Elementary
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
2. Achievable Dream Academy
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
3. Carver Elementary
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 Students
4. Trinity Lutheran School
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Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 158 Students
5. Warwick Kids Academy
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Warwick Kids Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 55 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA has a total population of 6,394 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Newport News, 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 Downtown Newport News, 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
45.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA
How many schools are in Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA?
Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,150 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Newport News perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Downtown Newport News score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Downtown Newport News greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Newport News?
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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