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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newport News City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodside High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13450 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,810 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
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 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Warwick High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Copeland Lane
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4700
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,605 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Menchville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 Menchville Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7722
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7722
Gr: 9-12 | 1,759 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Denbigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
259 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Newport News City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5720 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
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
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Jackson Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4600 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6765
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6765
743 24th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
17346 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 888-3329
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 888-3329
Gr: PK
1712 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6714
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
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-3556
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1241 Gatewood Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Gr: PK | 208 students Minority enrollment: 52%
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Newport News City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newport News City include: Warwick High School vs. Woodside High School, Woodside High School vs. Warwick High School, Denbigh High School vs. Woodside High School
