Top Schools in Newport News
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Menchville High School
Top-performing school
Denbigh High School
Top school in Newport News
Warwick High School
Top school in Newport News
Hines Middle School
Top school in Newport News
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes in Newport News school zones often command premiums. Experienced agents in Newport News know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars.
While Newport News's overall school rating is "Average", standout schools like Menchville High School still draw strong buyer interest. A local agent can help you target homes near the top performers.
Commute from Newport News
Newport News parents: 30-min drive to downtown.
30 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
I-64, Rt 17, Rt 60
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which public schools serve Newport News, VA?
Public schools in Newport News include Menchville High School, Denbigh High School, Warwick High School, Hines Middle School. Newport News schools have a 66% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Average" quality rating from smover.
How do Newport News schools compare to Virginia Beach?
Newport News schools have a 66% SOL pass rate with a "Average" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: experienced agents in Newport News know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Newport News schools worth the higher home prices?
Homes in established Newport News school zones typically command higher prices. School zone is one of the factors that influences long-term home value. For families focused on school assignment, the premium usually pays for itself in resale value.
What school district is Newport News, VA in?
Newport News is served by Newport News Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include Menchville High School and Denbigh High School. smover verifies agents in Newport News by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.