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Best Public High Schools in Newport News, VA (2026)
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Best Newport News Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,925 students in Newport News, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newport News, 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, 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 have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Newport News, 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Newport News, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodside High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
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%)
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.
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%
Rank: #44.
Menchville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newport News, VA include Woodside High School, Achievable Dream Middle/high and Warwick High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newport News?
6 public high schools are located in Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport News?
Newport News 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 are often viewed compared to one another?

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