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Schools in Newport News, VA


At a glance
65
Schools
27,830
Students
5
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedDeer Park Elementary46th of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools
Biggest riser
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary up 147 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Trinity Lutheran School 6.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
2★
1★
0★
29 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (private or too few tested students)
Summary:

The Newport News, Virginia school district consists of 39 schools, including 26 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 6 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 111 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the district. Deer Park Elementary is a top-performing elementary school, ranked 46th out of 1,110 elementary schools in Virginia and rated 5 out of 5 stars. Hilton Elementary is another high-performing elementary school, ranked 249th in Virginia and rated 4 out of 5 stars. At the secondary level, Achievable Dream Middle/High is a standout, ranked 146th out of 329 high schools in Virginia and rated 3 out of 5 stars. B.T. Washington Middle is the highest-ranked middle school in the district, ranked 152nd out of 417 middle schools in Virginia and rated 3 out of 5 stars.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Newport News City Public Schools district. While a few schools are excelling, many others are struggling, with low proficiency rates in core subjects. The high rates of poverty, as indicated by free/reduced lunch percentages, likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by many schools. This suggests a need for additional resources and support to address socioeconomic factors impacting student learning. The consistency in chronic absenteeism rates across all schools (15.7%) points to a systemic issue that the district may need to address through targeted attendance initiatives.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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