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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 score of 53% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and 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 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

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Rank: #11.

Woodside High School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 86%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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259 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700

Gr: 9-12 | 1,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

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?

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