DENBIGH HIGH
Reported Enrollment
1,225
students
District
Newport News City Public Schools
County Context Score
44/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
259 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA, 23608
School District
Newport News City Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 510264001047
- District ID
- 5102640
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,225 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
DENBIGH HIGH is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Newport News city has 48 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 43 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What DENBIGH HIGH tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Newport News City Public Schools, Newport News city, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for DENBIGH HIGH. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Newport News City Public Schools.
1,225 students
DENBIGH HIGH reports 1,225 students, smaller than most same-level county peers. Among 5 other high schools in Newport News city with enrollment data, 2 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 1,645 students.
6 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,435 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
43 district schools
Newport News City Public Schools lists 25 primary, 7 middle, 6 high, 5 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
25
Middle
7
High
6
Other
5
Nearby context inside Newport News City Public Schools
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is DENBIGH HIGH a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Newport News City Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for DENBIGH HIGH?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the DENBIGH HIGH data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare DENBIGH HIGH with nearby schools?
DENBIGH HIGH should be compared with 6 high schools in Newport News city, plus other schools in Newport News City Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for DENBIGH HIGH?
Before using DENBIGH HIGH in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Newport News City Public Schools.
Part of Newport News City Public Schools
DENBIGH HIGH is one of 43 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 26,531 students across 40 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
43
Reported Enrollment
26,531
40 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Kiln Creek ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- B.C. Charles ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- B.T. WASHINGTON MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Carver ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- David A. Dutrow ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- George J. McIntosh ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- HOMER L. HINES MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Hidenwood ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Hilton ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Stoney Run ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
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County Context Score
44/100
County-level composite across 48 public schools
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.