Best Schools in Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA has a total of 77 schools including 17 high schools, 11 middle schools and 41 elementary schools. A total of 43,228 students attend Newport News, VA schools. On average, schools in Newport News score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Newport News greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA has 17 high schools with 15,693 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Newport News score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newport News greatly exceed expectations.
1. Grafton High
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1212 Students
2. York High
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
3. Bruton High
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
4. Bethel High
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Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students
5. Woodside High
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
6. Hampton High
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Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
7. Menchville High
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1788 Students
8. Warwick High
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
9. Heritage High
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1111 Students
10. Achievable Dream Middle/high
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 488 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA has 11 middle schools with 8,253 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Newport News score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newport News greatly exceed expectations.
1. Grafton Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students
2. Yorktown Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
3. Queens Lake Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
4. B.t. Washington Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
5. Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1130 Students
6. Thomas Eaton Middle
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Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
7. Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1060 Students
8. Mary Passage Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 944 Students
9. Crittenden Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
10. Homer L. Hines Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA has 41 elementary schools with 19,282 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Newport News score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newport News greatly exceed expectations.
1. Coventry Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
2. Grafton Bethel Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students
3. George P. Phenix Elementary
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Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1516 Students
4. Magruder Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 663 Students
5. William Mason Cooper Elementary
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Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
6. Hunter B. Andrews
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Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1131 Students
7. Yorktown Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 613 Students
8. Deer Park Elementary
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
9. Hilton Elementary
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
10. Knollwood Meadows Elementary
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newport News, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newport News, VA has a total population of 182,175 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 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
29.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newport News, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newport News, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newport News, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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