Best 23601 Virginia Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,622 students in 23601, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in 23601, VA is Warwick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 23601 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23601, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23601 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Warwick High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23601, VA Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23601 Virginia

23601, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1241 Gatewood Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Gr: PK | 208 students Minority enrollment: 52%
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 23601, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 23601, VA include Warwick High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23601?
1 public high schools are located in 23601.
What is the racial composition of students in 23601?
23601 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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