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Best Schools in Palmer, Newport News, VA
Palmer, Newport News, VA has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,428 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Palmer greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmer, Newport News, VA
The top high schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grafton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1212 Students
2. Menchville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1788 Students
3. Warwick High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmer, Newport News, VA
The top middle schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grafton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students
2. Homer L. Hines Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmer, Newport News, VA
The top elementary schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grafton Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students
2. Coventry Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
3. Kiln Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
4. L.f. Palmer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
5. Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
6. Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmer, Newport News, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmer, Newport News, VA has a total population of 7,332 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmer, 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 Palmer, 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
41.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmer, Newport News, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmer, 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 Palmer, Newport News, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmer, Newport News, VA
How many schools are in Palmer, Newport News, VA?
Palmer, Newport News, VA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,428 students in total.
How do schools in Palmer perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Palmer score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Palmer greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmer?
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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