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Best Newport News City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Achievable Dream Middle/high and Warwick 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 53% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Newport News City have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Newport News City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodside High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13450 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,723 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Warwick High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Copeland Lane
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Menchville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Menchville Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7722
Gr: 9-12 | 1,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Heritage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Denbigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newport News City, VA

Newport News City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Briarfield Elementary School (Closed 2007)
5720 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Enterprise Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
813 Diligence Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Jackson Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4600 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6765
John Marshall Elementary School (Closed 2012)
743 24th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lee Hall Early Childhood Center (Closed 2024)
17346 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 888-3329
Gr: PK
Magruder Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
1712 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6714
Gr: PK | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Peninsula Marine Institute (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5501 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-3556
Reservoir Middle School (Closed 2010)
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Warwick Early Childhood Center (Closed 2008)
1241 Gatewood Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Gr: PK | 208 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Watkins Elementary School (Closed 2007)
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

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, Achievable Dream Middle/high and Warwick 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Newport News City are often viewed compared to one another?

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