For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,731 students in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Charles is Menchville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Menchville High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menchville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 Menchville Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7722
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7722
Gr: 9-12 | 1,759 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA include Menchville High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News?
the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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