For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,673 students in the neighborhood of South Newport News, Newport News, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Newport News are Achievable Dream Middle/high and Heritage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Newport News, Newport News, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 81% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Newport News, Newport News, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Achievable Dream Middle/high, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 the neighborhood of South Newport News, Newport News, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Heritage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6100
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Newport News, Newport News, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Newport News, Newport News, VA include Achievable Dream Middle/high and Heritage High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Newport News, Newport News?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Newport News, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Newport News, Newport News?
the neighborhood of South Newport News, Newport News public high schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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