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Best Newport News City Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,919 students in Newport News City, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newport News City, VA are B.t. Washington Middle School, Achievable Dream Middle/high and Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport News City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Newport News City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newport News City (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
B.t. Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Minority enrollment: 74%
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.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Minton Dr
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Gr: 6-8 | 1,087 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Mary Passage Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Atkinson Way
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Homer L. Hines Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
561 Mclawhorne Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Crittenden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6158 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] 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 middle schools in Newport News City, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newport News City, VA include B.t. Washington Middle School, Achievable Dream Middle/high and Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newport News City?
8 public middle schools are located in Newport News City.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport News City?
Newport News City public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Newport News City are often viewed compared to one another?

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