For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,949 students in the neighborhood of North Newport News, Newport News, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in North Newport News are Woodside High School and Denbigh High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Newport News, Newport News, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Newport News, Newport News, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, 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 80% 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 North Newport News, Newport News, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodside High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13450 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,810 students
Rank: #22.
Denbigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
259 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Newport News, Newport News, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Newport News, Newport News, VA include Woodside High School and Denbigh High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Newport News, Newport News?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Newport News, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Newport News, Newport News?
the neighborhood of North Newport News, Newport News public high schools minority enrollment is 80% 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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