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Top 5 Best Newport News City Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,993 students in Newport News City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Newport News City, VA are Woodside High School, Warwick High School and Menchville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport News City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Newport News City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Newport News City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodside High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Newport News City (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodside High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13450 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,810 students
Rank: #22.
Warwick High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Copeland Lane
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #33.
Menchville High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Menchville Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 1,759 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: #55.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Grades: 6-12
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Denbigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,257 students
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Newport News City 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Briarfield Elementary School (Closed 2007)
5720 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Enterprise Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
813 Diligence Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jackson Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4600 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6765
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
John Marshall Elementary School (Closed 2012)
743 24th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Grades: PK-2
| 242 students
Magruder Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
1712 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6714
Grades: PK
| 337 students
Peninsula Marine Institute (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5501 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-3556
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Reservoir Middle School (Closed 2010)
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Warwick Early Childhood Center (Closed 2008)
1241 Gatewood Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Grades: PK
| 208 students
Watkins Elementary School (Closed 2007)
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Newport News City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Newport News City, VA include Woodside High School, Warwick High School and Menchville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newport News City?
6 public high schools are located in Newport News City.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport News City?
Newport News City public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Newport News City are often viewed compared to one another?

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