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Newport News city Schools & Education

Newport News city, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,188

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#91

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Newport News city

Measured School Summary

Newport News city performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,188 per pupil, Newport News city operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Newport News city before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

48 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #91 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

89.0%

matches the state average

Funding context

$7,188

$753 below the state average

School coverage

48

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Newport News city has 48 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Newport News city school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Newport News City Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 43 of 48 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#91

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 83% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Newport News City Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

26,531 students

Elementary 25Middle 7High 6Other 5

43 listed schools in this county slice.

New Horizons Regional Education Center - Special Education

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 2

2 listed schools in this county slice.

New Horizons Career and Technical Center

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

ENTERPRISE ACADEMY/NEWPORT NEWS CITY

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Newport News City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 43 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Newport News city?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Newport News city district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Newport News city, Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Diverse and Expansive Urban System

Newport News City operates a massive educational infrastructure with 48 public schools serving 26,531 students. This includes 25 elementary schools, 6 high schools, and 10 specialized education centers.

Dynamic City-Based Learning Environments

Every school in the system is located within a city locale, reflecting the urban density of the Tidewater region. High schools are large, with Woodside High leading at 1,807 students, while the city-wide average school size is 663.

School Overview

Total Schools

48

in Newport News city

Reported Enrollment

26,531

40 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25
Middle7
High6
Other10

4 School Districts in Newport News city

Newport News City Public Schools

Guide
43 schools
26,531 students
Open district guide

New Horizons Career and Technical Center

3 schools
0 students

New Horizons Regional Education Center - Special Education

2 schools
0 students

ENTERPRISE ACADEMY/NEWPORT NEWS CITY

1 school
0 students

48 Public Schools in Newport News city

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 48 matching schools

WOODSIDE HIGH

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,807 students

MENCHVILLE HIGH

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23602 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,788 students

WARWICK HIGH

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23601 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,645 students

DENBIGH HIGH

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,225 students

ETHEL M. GILDERSLEEVE MIDDLE

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23606 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,130 students

HERITAGE HIGH

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23605 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,111 students

ELLA J. FITZGERALD MIDDLE

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,060 students

MARY PASSAGE MIDDLE

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle944 students

HOMER L. HINES MIDDLE

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23601 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle877 students

CRITTENDEN MIDDLE

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23605 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle740 students

Joseph H. Saunders Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23601 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary621 students

Kiln Creek Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23602 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary618 students

Carver Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23605 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary600 students

ACHIEVABLE DREAM ACADEMY

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23607 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary582 students

Richneck Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary558 students

Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary552 students

DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23607 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary543 students

Katherine Johnson Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23603 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary525 students

Hidenwood Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23606 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary522 students

Deer Park Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23601 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary517 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,188

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?
Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Newport News city?
Newport News city has a school score of 44/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Newport News city?
The high school graduation rate in Newport News city is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Newport News city spend per student?
Newport News city spends $7,188 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Newport News city, Virginia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Newport News city, Virginia?

Newport News City operates a massive educational infrastructure with 48 public schools serving 26,531 students. This includes 25 elementary schools, 6 high schools, and 10 specialized education centers.

What is the school experience like in Newport News city?

Every school in the system is located within a city locale, reflecting the urban density of the Tidewater region. High schools are large, with Woodside High leading at 1,807 students, while the city-wide average school size is 663.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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